Classical Ivory 013W is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E8E3D1, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shea Butter from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E3D1 · 013W
Classical Ivory
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Classical Ivory Technical Profile
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Classical Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Classical 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 BoyClassical Ivory
Nearly identical
KilzShea Butter
Shea Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Presidential White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Always Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Quarried Limestone
Behr
Nearly identical
Feather Down
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pueblo White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Classical Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classical Ivory
#E8E3D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Classical Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classical 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 Classical 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.
Classical Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classical Ivory have?
Classical 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 Classical Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Classical Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classical Ivory are Shea Butter by Kilz (a near-identical match), Presidential White by Valspar (a near-identical match), Always Almond by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Classical 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 Classical Ivory?
Classical Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.7, 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 Classical Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.