Almost Ivory OW156 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F5F2E7, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brightened Cream from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5F2E7 · OW156
Almost Ivory
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almost Ivory Technical Profile
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Almost Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almost 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 PaintAlmost Ivory
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBrightened Cream
Brightened Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rapture's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Natural White
Behr
Nearly identical
Crumb Cookie
PPG
Nearly identical
Swiss Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cheviot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Bloom
Valspar
Nearly identical
Capitol White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tea Set White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almost Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almost Ivory
#F5F2E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almost Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almost 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 Almost Ivory.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almost Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almost Ivory have?
Almost Ivory by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Almost Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almost Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almost Ivory are Brightened Cream by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rapture's Light by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almost 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 Almost Ivory?
Almost Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almost Ivory's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.