Desert Ivory 20YY 69/120 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E7D7C4, 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.
Ref. #E7D7C4 · 20YY 69/120
Desert Ivory
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Ivory Technical Profile
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Desert Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDesert Ivory
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTender Tan
Tender Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bayshore Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft-Spoken
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lotus Pod
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sandcastle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beach Grass
Behr
Nearly identical
Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Palm
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ageless
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Ivory
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Desert 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Ivory are Tender Tan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bayshore Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft-Spoken by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Desert Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.