Ionic Ivory 6406 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E7DFC5, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pancake Batter from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7DFC5 · 6406
Ionic Ivory
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ionic Ivory Technical Profile
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Ionic Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ionic 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-WilliamsIonic Ivory
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPancake Batter
Pancake Batter
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sandy White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spring Wisp
PPG
Nearly identical
Cheese Please
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dry Creek
Behr
Nearly identical
Cheese Please
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural Radiance
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Drumskin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Paraffin Wax
Kilz
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ionic Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ionic Ivory
#E7DFC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Ionic Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ionic 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 Ionic Ivory.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ionic Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ionic Ivory have?
Ionic Ivory by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ionic Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ionic Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ionic Ivory are Pancake Batter by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sandy White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lite Moscato by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ionic 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 Ionic Ivory?
Ionic Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ionic Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.