Tickle the Ivory reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 69 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #E9D6B0 · 217-1DB
Tickle the Ivory
69%LRV Value
Tickle the Ivory Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Tickle the Ivory (217-1DB)? It's a light warm orange — hex #E9D6B0, LRV 69. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Tickle the Ivory is Sherwin-Williams Convivial Yellow — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Russeau Gold and Hirshfield's Golden Syrup also close. At LRV 69, Tickle the Ivory sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Tickle the Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tickle the Ivory
#E9D6B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Tickle the Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tickle the 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
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Tickle the Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Tickle the Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tickle the Ivory are Convivial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Russeau Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Golden Syrup by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Tickle the Ivory's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Tickle the Ivory?
Tickle the Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.6, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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