Ivy League 5010-5 is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #2E5B4F, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Holly Leaf from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2E5B4F · 5010-5
Ivy League
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ivy League Technical Profile
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Ivy League in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ivy League in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparIvy League
Nearly identical
PPGHolly Leaf
Holly Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Deep Loden Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silken Pine
Behr
Nearly identical
Holly Bush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gondola Ride
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Clover Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Serrano Pepper
Kilz
Very similar
Pine Green
RAL
Very similar
Amish Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hunt Club
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ivy League
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ivy League
#2E5B4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4B6871
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ivy League
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ivy League 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 Ivy League.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ivy League — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ivy League have?
Ivy League by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ivy League in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ivy League from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivy League are Holly Leaf by PPG (a near-identical match), Deep Loden Green by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silken Pine by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ivy League'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 Ivy League?
Ivy League has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Ivy League's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.