African Ivory 8020 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F7ECDE, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Opal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7ECDE · 8020
African Ivory
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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African Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to African Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintAfrican Ivory
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOpal
Opal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Heavy Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Euro Linen
PPG
Nearly identical
Salt Box
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Halogen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cotton White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Buttermilk
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Family Heirloom
Kilz
Nearly identical
White Linen
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With African Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
African Ivory
#F7ECDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BABE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for African Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
African Ivory 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to African Ivory.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
African Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does African Ivory have?
African Ivory by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample African Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match African Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to African Ivory are Opal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Heavy Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), Citrus Mist by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting African Ivory'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 African Ivory?
African Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.0, 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 African Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.