Ref. #ECE3CE · 3006-8C
Ivory Essence
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ivory Essence Technical Profile
What color is Ivory Essence? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #ECE3CE. Colors similar to Ivory Essence include Benjamin Moore Winter Wheat, Vista Paint Tawny Daylilly, Vista Paint Floating Island. Ivory Essence has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Ivory Essence reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Ivory Essence
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Winter Wheat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tawny Daylilly
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Morocco Sand
PPG
Nearly identical
Petticoat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Polar Bear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antique White
Behr
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Ivory Essence from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter Wheat by Benjamin Moore (#ECE4D0), Tawny Daylilly by Vista Paint (#EEE4CF), Floating Island by Vista Paint (#EEE5CF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ivory Essence?
Ivory Essence has an LRV of 77.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ivory Essence's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.