Ivory Essence 3006-8C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ECE3CE, estimated 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.
Valspar · #ECE3CE · 3006-8C
Ivory Essence
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ivory Essence Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECE3CE
RGB236, 227, 206
Estimated LRV77.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Ivory Essence
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Albescent
Benjamin Moore
#EBE3CF
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Tawny Daylilly
Vista Paint
#EEE4CF
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Morocco Sand
PPG
#ECE3CC
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Muscat Blanc
Dunn-Edwards
#EBE2CF
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Petticoat
Hirshfield's
#EFE5CE
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Polar Bear
Sherwin-Williams
#E8DFCA
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Antique White
Behr
#EBE4D0
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
#E9DEC8
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Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
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Pale Almond
Kilz
#EBDFC9
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Colors That Work With Ivory Essence
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ivory Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivory Essence are Albescent by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Winter Wheat by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tawny Daylilly by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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