Classic Ivory 51 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F2E0C3, 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.
Ref. #F2E0C3 · 51
Classic Ivory
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Classic Ivory Technical Profile
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Classic Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Classic Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsClassic Ivory
Nearly identical
PPGHoney Beige
Honey Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Cream Washed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Custard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cream Puff
Behr
Nearly identical
Heartsmere
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aged Parchment
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grappa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Classic Ivory
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Classic 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Classic Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Classic Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Ivory are Honey Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Cream Washed by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Baja White by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Classic Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.