Melodious Ivory 313-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E4CAAD, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Interactive Cream from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4CAAD · 313-2DB
Melodious Ivory
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Melodious Ivory Technical Profile
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Melodious Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melodious 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 BoyMelodious Ivory
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsInteractive Cream
Interactive Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Home Sweet Home
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Seed
Behr
Nearly identical
You'Re Blushing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
My Love
PPG
Nearly identical
Flan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bread Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melodious Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melodious Ivory
#E4CAAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melodious Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melodious 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 Melodious 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.
Melodious Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melodious Ivory have?
Melodious Ivory by Dutch Boy 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 Melodious Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melodious Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melodious Ivory are Interactive Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Home Sweet Home by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Flan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Melodious 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 Melodious Ivory?
Melodious Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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