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Benjamin Moore Precious Ivory185 · #F1DCB5 · LRV 70

Precious Ivory reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 185 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE PRECIOUS IVORY
RGB 241, 220, 181LRV 70

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NamePrecious Ivory
SKU185
Hex#F1DCB5
RGB241, 220, 181
HSL39°, 68%, 83%
LRV70
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyYellow
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About Benjamin Moore Precious Ivory

At LRV 70, Precious Ivory is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Precious Ivory is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches by brand

19 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.35
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9663 · #F6DEB3 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 75
SW 6379 · #F5DEBB · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 75
SW 6659 · #F4D9B1 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 72
SW 7686 · #F8DDB7 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 75

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All yellow at Behr →
PPU6-12 · #F2DFB7 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 75
330E-3 · #EBDBB3 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 72
YL-W01 · #F3DDBC · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 74
M270-3 · #F5D9B0 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 72

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.67
All yellow at Valspar →
3007-6B · #F4DFB8 · ΔE 0.67 · LRV 75.5
V093-1 · #F1DCB9 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 73.5
V055-1 · #EFDEB8 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 74.3
M117 · #F6DBBA · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 73.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.52
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1208-3 · #F3DEB6 · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 75
1091-3 · #F0DDB8 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 74
PPG12-10 · #F0DEBB · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 74
PPG12-02 · #F0DDBB · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 74

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All yellow at Glidden →
PPG1091-3 · #F0DDB8 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 74
PPG1208-3 · #F3DFB6 · ΔE 1 · LRV 75
PPG12-10 · #F0DEBB · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 74
PPG12-02 · #F0DDBB · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 74

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
319-2DB · #F3E1B7 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 76
212-2DB · #F5DEAF · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 75
318-2DB · #ECDBBB · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 72
221-2DB · #ECDFB0 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 74
HGSW 1167 · #F5DEAF · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 75
HGSW 6673 · #F5DEAF · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 75
HGSW 3167 · #F1DBBD · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 73
HGSW 2127 · #F3D9BA · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 72

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.02
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DET667 · #ECD8B1 · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 69
DEC742 · #F2DEBC · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 69
DET654 · #EBDAB5 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 70
DEC723 · #F3DEBC · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 70

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.53
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-42 · #EFD3A2 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 68
JG-38 · #ECE1BC · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 75

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. G4 · #EBD5AC · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 68
NO. 67 · #E9D8B4 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 70
NO. 208 · #EADCC3 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 73

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.11
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0902 · #F6E0BA · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 76
0875 · #F0DDBA · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 74
0868 · #EDDBAE · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 71
0251 · #EFD9BB · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 71

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0875 · #F2DEB9 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 72
0902 · #F6DEB6 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 74
0881 · #EBD8B3 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 69
0868 · #EEDAAC · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 70

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All yellow at Rodda →
CA122 · #EAD7B7 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 69
CA127 · #F3DFC1 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 76
CA128 · #F3D5AD · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 70
CA103 · #EFDFC7 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 75

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.86
All yellow at C2 Paint →
C2-577 · #EFDBB2 · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 72
C2-562 · #EDDBBD · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 72
C2-865 · #EADCBA · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 72
C2-546 · #F1DCC3 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 74

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.93
All yellow at Clare →
PNT100-MD-22 · #EED6A5 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 69

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All yellow at Portola Paints →
PATISSERIE · #F4E2B9 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 77

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.9
All yellow at Annie Sloan →
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 60

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.25
All yellow at Rust-Oleum →
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 68

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All yellow at Kompozit →
0875 · #F2DEB9 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 75
0902 · #F6DEB6 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 75
0881 · #EBD8B3 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 70
0868 · #EEDAAC · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 71

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Precious Ivory within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

2152-50 · LRV 70
219 · LRV 73
HC-30 · LRV 69
164 · LRV 70
206 · LRV 74
917 · LRV 72

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #F1DCB5 in HSL space. Pair Precious Ivory with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#F1DCB5 + #B5CAF1
TRIADIC
#F1DCB5 · #B5F1DC · #DCB5F1
ANALOGOUS
#F1BEB5 · #F1DCB5 · #E8F1B5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.34:1fail
Sample text on black
15.64:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Precious Ivory Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Precious Ivory from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 185 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Precious Ivory

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Precious Ivory is Captivating Cream (SW 6659) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Captivating Cream swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Behr's nearest match is Calla (PPU6-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Precious Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Calla swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Valspar's nearest match is Filtered Light (V093-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 73.5 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Precious Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Filtered Light swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Precious Ivory

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Precious Ivory is Limitless (1091-3). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Limitless and you'll get the same color. See the full Limitless swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Precious Ivory

The closest Glidden equivalent of Precious Ivory is Limitless (PPG1091-3). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70). If Glidden is your counter, order Limitless and you'll get the same color. See the full Limitless swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Precious Ivory

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Precious Ivory is Beach House Beige (318-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach House Beige swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Precious Ivory

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Precious Ivory is Arid Sands (HGSW 3167) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arid Sands swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cameo (DEC742), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 69 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Precious Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Cameo swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Precious Ivory. The nearest is Ambient Light (JG-38) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 70). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ambient Light swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Farrow's Cream (NO. 67), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Precious Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Farrow's Cream swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Nothing Less (0875), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Precious Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Nothing Less swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Precious Ivory

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Precious Ivory is Nothing Less (0875). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Nothing Less and you'll get the same color. See the full Nothing Less swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Precious Ivory

At Rodda, the closest color to Precious Ivory is Almond (CA127) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 76 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Almond swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Precious Ivory

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Precious Ivory is Beehive (C2-577). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Beehive and you'll get the same color. See the full Beehive swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Precious Ivory

At Clare, the closest color to Precious Ivory is Lemonade (PNT100-MD-22) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 69 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemonade swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Portola Paints's nearest match is Patisserie (PATISSERIE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 77 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Precious Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Patisserie swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Precious Ivory. The nearest is Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 60 vs 70). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Precious Ivory

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Precious Ivory. The nearest is Sandstone (398641) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 68 vs 70). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Precious Ivory

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Precious Ivory is Nothing Less (0875). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 70). If Kompozit is your counter, order Nothing Less and you'll get the same color. See the full Nothing Less swatch →

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