Classic Ivory 51 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F2E0C3, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #F2E0C3 · 51
Classic Ivory
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Classic Ivory Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2E0C3
RGB242, 224, 195
Estimated LRV76.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Classic Ivory
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classic Ivory
#F2E0C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7C072
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Classic Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classic 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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Classic Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classic Ivory have?
Classic Ivory by Sherwin-Williams 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 Classic Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Ivory are Honey Beige by PPG (a close digital match), Cream Washed by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Baja White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Classic 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 Classic Ivory?
Classic Ivory has a estimated lightness value of 76.1, 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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