Elegant Ivory reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 88 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #FAF0DC · PWN-40
Elegant Ivory
88%LRV Value
Elegant Ivory Technical Profile
What color is Behr Elegant Ivory (PWN-40)? It's a very light warm orange — hex #FAF0DC, LRV 88. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Elegant Ivory is Dunn-Edwards Lily — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Paradise Beach and Sherwin-Williams Honied White also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 88, Elegant Ivory reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Elegant Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elegant Ivory
#FAF0DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Elegant Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elegant Ivory Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Other Behr colors close to Elegant Ivory.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Elegant Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Elegant Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elegant Ivory are Lily by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Paradise Beach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Honied White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Elegant Ivory's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Elegant Ivory?
Elegant Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Elegant Ivory depends on the room. Here's how to choose.