Varnished Ivory MQ3-40 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3DACA, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Neutral Ground from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E3DACA · MQ3-40
Varnished Ivory
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Varnished Ivory Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3DACA
RGB227, 218, 202
Estimated LRV70.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Varnished Ivory
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Neutral Ground
Sherwin-Williams
#E2DACA
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Travertine Trail
Vista Paint
#E1D9CA
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Coconut Milk
Valspar
#E1D7C7
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Sonnet
Benjamin Moore
#E4DCCE
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Dust Flats
Dutch Boy
#E6DCCD
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Botany Beige
PPG
#E5DAC8
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October Mist
Kilz
#DFD6C7
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Stucco Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#E8DECE
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Earthling
Hirshfield's
#DED6C7
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Slipper Satin
Farrow & Ball
#E8E0D1
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Colors That Work With Varnished Ivory
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Varnished Ivory
#E3DACA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Varnished Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Varnished 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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Varnished Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Varnished Ivory have?
Varnished Ivory by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Varnished Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Varnished Ivory are Neutral Ground by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Travertine Trail by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Coconut Milk by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Varnished Ivory'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 Varnished Ivory?
Varnished Ivory has a estimated lightness value of 70.7, 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.
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