Ref. #007958 · 1228-7
Ivy League
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ivy League Technical Profile
What color is Ivy League? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #007958. Colors similar to Ivy League include Dunn-Edwards Emerald Pool, Benjamin Moore Irish Clover, Behr Soapstone. Ivy League has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Ivy League creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Ivy League
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ivy League
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ivy League
#007958
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#22728A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ivy League
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ivy League 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 Ivy League.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ivy League — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ivy League have?
Ivy League by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Ivy League from other brands?
The closest matches are Emerald Pool by Dunn-Edwards (#007A5E), Irish Clover by Benjamin Moore (#017D57), Soapstone by Behr (#0F795E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ivy League?
Ivy League has an LRV of 14.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ivy League's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.