Ivy League 516 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #998C66, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is All Nighter from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #998C66 · 516
Ivy League
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ivy League Technical Profile
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Ivy League in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ivy League 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 League
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAll Nighter
All Nighter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rolling Prairie
Valspar
Nearly identical
All Nighter
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bronze Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Willow Tree
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Grass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rattan Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Urban Safari
Behr
Very similar
Basket Weaving
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Yellow Grey
RAL
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ivy League
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ivy League
#998C66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ivy League
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ivy League 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 League.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ivy League — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ivy League have?
Ivy League by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ivy League in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ivy League from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivy League are All Nighter by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rolling Prairie by Valspar (a near-identical match), All Nighter by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ivy League'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 League?
Ivy League has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.5, 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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Why Ivy League's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.