Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Lively Ivy |
| SKU | PPG11-30 |
| Hex | #B3AE87 |
| RGB | 179, 174, 135 |
| HSL | 53°, 22%, 62% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Lively Ivy
Lively Ivy sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Lively Ivy is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Lively Ivy within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B3AE87 in HSL space. Pair Lively Ivy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Lively Ivy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lively Ivy 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 Glidden PPG11-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lively Ivy
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lively Ivy is Majolica Green (SW 13) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Majolica Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lively Ivy
Behr's nearest match is Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Lively Ivy without repainting risk. See the full Tarragon Tease swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lively Ivy
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Ivy Lane (523), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Lively Ivy without repainting risk. See the full Ivy Lane swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lively Ivy
Valspar's nearest match is Green Willow (V096-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Lively Ivy without repainting risk. See the full Green Willow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lively Ivy
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lively Ivy is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Lively Ivy and you'll get the same color. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lively Ivy
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lively Ivy is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lively Ivy
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lively Ivy is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lively Ivy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lively Ivy is That's Atomic (DET504) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full That's Atomic swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lively Ivy
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Lively Ivy. The nearest is Seasonal (JG-51) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lively Ivy
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Lively Ivy is Stone White (NO. 11) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lively Ivy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lively Ivy is Bamboo Forest (0401) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lively Ivy
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Lively Ivy. The nearest is Bayberry Wax (H0110) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bayberry Wax swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lively Ivy
At Rodda, the closest color to Lively Ivy is Artichoke (CA160) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lively Ivy
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Lively Ivy is Outback (C2-669). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Outback and you'll get the same color. See the full Outback swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lively Ivy
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Lively Ivy. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lively Ivy
Kompozit has no exact twin of Lively Ivy. The nearest is Travertine Path (0345) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Travertine Path swatch →