Ionic Ivory by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ionic Ivory

74%LRV Value
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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.

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Ionic Ivory Technical Profile

HEX Code#E7DFC5
RGB231, 223, 197
LRV73.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Gentle Cream

Complement

Prom Dress Blue

Ionic Ivory Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Roycroft Brass

Pop

Tassel

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Ionic Ivory.

Bauhaus Buff

Sherwin-Williams · 7552

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White Sesame

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Cottage Cream

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Oyster White

Sherwin-Williams · 7637

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Organza

Sherwin-Williams · 6637

#F2DECC

Egret White

Sherwin-Williams · 7570

#DFD9CF

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Winding Vines

Benjamin Moore · 532

#918E56

Lemon Tint

Hirshfield's · 0819

#FCF3CB

Sabo Garden

Hirshfield's · 0402

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Shoelace

Behr · OR-W13

#ECECE2

Crocus Tint

Vista Paint · 0854

#FCF0C3

Soupy Green

Dutch Boy · 123-5DB

#D7C65B

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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