Desert Ivory 20YY 69/120 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E7D7C4, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tender Tan from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E7D7C4 · 20YY 69/120
Desert Ivory
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Desert Ivory Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7D7C4
RGB231, 215, 196
Estimated LRV69.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#E6D6C3
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Bayshore Beige
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#E6D6C4
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Soft-Spoken
Valspar
#E9D8C5
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Lotus Pod
Sherwin-Williams
#E7D7C2
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Sandcastle
Dunn-Edwards
#E5D7C4
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Beach Grass
Behr
#E9D6C1
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Nicole
Dutch Boy
#EBD9C3
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Soft Palm
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#EBDCCC
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Ageless
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#E0D2C2
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Colors That Work With Desert Ivory
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Ivory
#E7D7C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert 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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Desert Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Ivory have?
Desert Ivory by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Ivory are Tender Tan by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bayshore Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Soft-Spoken by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert 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 Desert Ivory?
Desert Ivory has a estimated lightness value of 69.6, 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.
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