Ivy Shadow 7005-18 is a white paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E5EAE5, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lightning Bolt from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5EAE5 · 7005-18
Ivy Shadow
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ivy Shadow Technical Profile
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Ivy Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ivy Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparIvy Shadow
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frothy Surf
Behr
Nearly identical
Glacier Lake
PPG
Nearly identical
Gray Lake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Water Spirit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Ariel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Glacial Hue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ivy Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ivy Shadow
#E5EAE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ivy Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ivy Shadow 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 Shadow.
More white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ivy Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ivy Shadow have?
Ivy Shadow by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ivy Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ivy Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ivy Shadow are Lightning Bolt by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Distant Cloud by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Frothy Surf by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ivy Shadow'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 Shadow?
Ivy Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ivy Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.