Varnished Ivory MQ3-40 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3DACA, 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.
Ref. #E3DACA · MQ3-40
Varnished Ivory
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Varnished Ivory Technical Profile
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Varnished Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Varnished Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVarnished Ivory
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNeutral Ground
Neutral Ground
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Travertine Trail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coconut Milk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sonnet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dust Flats
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Botany Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
October Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stucco Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Earthling
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Slipper Satin
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Varnished Ivory
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Varnished Ivory.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Varnished Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Varnished Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Varnished Ivory are Neutral Ground by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Travertine Trail by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Coconut Milk by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Varnished Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.