Ivy League 516 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #998C66, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #998C66 · 516
Ivy League
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ivy League Technical Profile
HEX Code#998C66
RGB153, 140, 102
Estimated LRV26.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Ivy League
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ivy League from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivy League are All Nighter by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Rolling Prairie by Valspar (a close digital match), All Nighter by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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