Ref. #838C55 · 6004-6C
Ivy Pasture
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ivy Pasture Technical Profile
What color is Ivy Pasture? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #838C55. Colors similar to Ivy Pasture include PPG Glade Green, Dunn-Edwards Crocodile Smile, Sherwin-Williams Leapfrog. Ivy Pasture has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Ivy Pasture creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Ivy Pasture reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Ivy Pasture
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ivy Pasture
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ivy Pasture
#838C55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82A173
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ivy Pasture
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ivy Pasture 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 Pasture.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ivy Pasture — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ivy Pasture have?
Ivy Pasture by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Ivy Pasture from other brands?
The closest matches are Glade Green by PPG (#868B53), Crocodile Smile by Dunn-Edwards (#898E58), Leapfrog by Sherwin-Williams (#88915D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ivy Pasture?
Ivy Pasture has an LRV of 24.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ivy Pasture's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.