Almost Ivory 121-3DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F3E19E, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Butter from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3E19E · 121-3DB
Almost Ivory
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almost Ivory Technical Profile
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Almost Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almost Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAlmost Ivory
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFresh Butter
Fresh Butter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sugar Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Late Day Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mella Yella
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hurricane Lamp Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Flourish
Behr
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lemon Filling
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Artichoke Heart
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almost Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almost Ivory
#F3E19E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almost Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almost 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Almost Ivory.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almost Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almost Ivory have?
Almost Ivory by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Almost Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almost Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almost Ivory are Fresh Butter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Venetian Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almost 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 Almost Ivory?
Almost Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almost Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.