Ivy Shadow by Valspar paint color
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Ivy Shadow

81%LRV Value
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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.

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Ivy Shadow Technical Profile

HEX Code#E5EAE5
RGB229, 234, 229
LRV81.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familywhite
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Sarah Rae

Complement

Easter Bunny

Ivy Shadow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Boughs of Pine

Pop

Chopped Chive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Shady Palm

Pop

Purple Stripe

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Sumptuous Purple

Pop

Cosmic Pink

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Ivy Shadow.

Summer Gray

Valspar · 7006-17

#EAE9E4

Light Moss

Valspar · 7005-23

#E7ECDF

Silver Dust

Valspar · 7004-19

#E2E3E1

Soft Silk

Valspar · 7004-2

#E2E1E5

Cool Elegance

Valspar · 7005-1

#DDEEEA

Minty Delight

Valspar · 5006-5A

#DCEAE0

More white colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Innocent White

PPG · 30RB 83/011

#EDEAED

Early Crocus

Behr · PR-W02

#EAE7E7

Brilliant White

Benjamin Moore · PM-4

#EBEEE9

Extreme White

PPG · 30GY 83/021

#ECEBE8

Crystal Clear White

PPG · 50BG 83/009

#EBEBEE

Super White

Benjamin Moore · OC-152

#F1F2EE

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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