Pale Ivy MQ6-55 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2CCAF, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Platinum Sage from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2CCAF · MQ6-55
Pale Ivy
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Ivy Technical Profile
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Pale Ivy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Ivy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Ivy
Nearly identical
ValsparPlatinum Sage
Platinum Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silent Fog
PPG
Nearly identical
Flowering Herbs
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Garden Moss
Kilz
Nearly identical
Montezuma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ecru Wealth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farm Eggs
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Montezuma
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Ivy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Ivy
#D2CCAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Ivy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Ivy 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pale Ivy.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Ivy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Ivy have?
Pale Ivy by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Ivy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Ivy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Ivy are Platinum Sage by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silent Fog by PPG (a near-identical match), Flowering Herbs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Ivy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pale Ivy?
Pale Ivy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Ivy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.