Elegant Ivory 1081-1 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1E6D6, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nankeen from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1E6D6 · 1081-1
Elegant Ivory
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elegant Ivory Technical Profile
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Elegant Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elegant Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGElegant Ivory
Nearly identical
ValsparNankeen
Nankeen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sandollar Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spooky Ghost
Behr
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Salt Box
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Buttermilk Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Antique White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crisp Linen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Lightning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural Wax
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elegant Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elegant Ivory
#F1E6D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Elegant Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elegant 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 Elegant 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.
Elegant Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elegant Ivory have?
Elegant 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 Elegant Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elegant Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elegant Ivory are Nankeen by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sandollar Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Spooky Ghost by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elegant 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 Elegant Ivory?
Elegant Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.1, 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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Why Elegant Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.