Ivory Essence 3006-8C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ECE3CE, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Albescent from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECE3CE · 3006-8C
Ivory Essence
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ivory Essence Technical Profile
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Ivory Essence in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ivory Essence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparIvory Essence
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAlbescent
Albescent
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tawny Daylilly
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morocco Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Muscat Blanc
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Petticoat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Polar Bear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antique White
Behr
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pale Almond
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ivory Essence
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ivory Essence
#ECE3CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ivory Essence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ivory Essence 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Ivory Essence.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ivory Essence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ivory Essence have?
Ivory Essence by Valspar 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 Ivory Essence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ivory Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivory Essence are Albescent by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Winter Wheat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tawny Daylilly by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ivory Essence'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 Ivory Essence?
Ivory Essence has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.2, 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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Why Ivory Essence's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.