Ivy Lane 523 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5B186, LRV 43 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lively Ivy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5B186 · 523
Ivy Lane
43%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ivy Lane Technical Profile
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Ivy Lane in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ivy Lane in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreIvy Lane
Nearly identical
PPGLively Ivy
Lively Ivy
PPG
Nearly identical
Backwoods
Valspar
Nearly identical
Highway
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vintage Green
Kilz
Very similar
Tarragon Tease
Behr
Very similar
Baby Bok Choy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stuffed Olive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Highway
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
New Crop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ivy Lane
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ivy Lane
#B5B186
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ivy Lane
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ivy Lane 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ivy Lane.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ivy Lane — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ivy Lane have?
Ivy Lane by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Ivy Lane in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ivy Lane from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivy Lane are Lively Ivy by PPG (a near-identical match), Backwoods by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cress Green by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ivy Lane'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 Ivy Lane?
Ivy Lane has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ivy Lane's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.