Ivy Lane 523 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5B186, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #B5B186 · 523
Ivy Lane
43%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ivy Lane Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5B186
RGB181, 177, 134
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Ivy Lane
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ivy Lane from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivy Lane are Lively Ivy by PPG (a close digital match), Backwoods by Valspar (a close digital match), Cress Green by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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