Precious Ivory 185 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2DDB6, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nothing Less from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2DDB6 · 185
Precious Ivory
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Precious Ivory Technical Profile
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Precious Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Precious Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePrecious Ivory
Nearly identical
Vista PaintNothing Less
Nothing Less
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nothing Less
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Limitless
PPG
Nearly identical
Calla
Behr
Nearly identical
Lion'S Roar
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hollywood Golden Age
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Honeypot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Paper Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Country Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Precious Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Precious Ivory
#F2DDB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Precious Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Precious 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Precious 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.
Precious Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Precious Ivory have?
Precious Ivory by Benjamin Moore 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 Precious Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Precious Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Ivory are Nothing Less by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nothing Less by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Farrow's Cream by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Precious 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 Precious Ivory?
Precious Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, 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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Why Precious Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.