Ref. #6A7B6B · 1134-6
English Ivy
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
English Ivy Technical Profile
What color is English Ivy? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6A7B6B. Colors similar to English Ivy include Vista Paint Malarca, Hirshfield's Malarca, Benjamin Moore Cushing Green. English Ivy has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, English Ivy creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, English Ivy pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to English Ivy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Ivy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Ivy
#6A7B6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75A38F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Ivy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English Ivy 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 English Ivy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
English Ivy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Ivy have?
English Ivy by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match English Ivy from other brands?
The closest matches are Malarca by Vista Paint (#6C7C6C), Malarca by Hirshfield's (#6E7D6E), Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore (#697767). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of English Ivy?
English Ivy has an LRV of 18.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why English Ivy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.