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Sherwin-Williams Grecian IvorySW 7541 · #D8CFBE · LRV 63

Grecian Ivory reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 7541 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS GRECIAN IVORY
RGB 216, 207, 190LRV 63

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameGrecian Ivory
SKUSW 7541
Hex#D8CFBE
RGB216, 207, 190
HSL39°, 25%, 80%
LRV63
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory

At LRV 63, Grecian 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.

Grecian 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. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 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 neutral from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.9
All neutral at Behr →
DC-011 · #D9D0C1 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 64
PPU7-09 · #D7CFC1 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 63
PPU7-9 · #D7CFC1 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 63
OR-W07 · #DCD0BD · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 64

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
982 · #D7CEBF · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 61
OC-16 · #D7CEBF · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 61
965 · #D9CFBB · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 62
OC-11 · #D9CFBB · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 62

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All neutral at Valspar →
T555 · #DAD0C1 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 63.8
8005-5A · #DACFC0 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 64
V135-1 · #DACFC0 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 63.5
7003-1 · #DBCEBC · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 62.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.47
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1024-3 · #D7CEBE · ΔE 0.47 · LRV 62
PPG1023-2 · #D8CFC1 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 63
FLLW918 · #DACFBA · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 63
PPG1097-3 · #DACEB9 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 63

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1024-3 · #D8CFBE · ΔE 0 · LRV 63
40YY 60/103 · #D6CDBB · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 60
PPG1023-2 · #D9D0C1 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 64
PPG1097-3 · #DACFBA · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 63

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
420-1DB · #D7D0C0 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 63
421-1DB · #D8D0BC · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 63
419-1DB · #D9CFBA · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 63
440-1DB · #D7CFC4 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 63
HGSW 3187 · #D9CFBA · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 63
HGSW 6148 · #D9CFBA · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 63
HGSW 2497 · #DBCEBD · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 63
HGSW 7517 · #DBCEBD · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 63

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC773 · #D6CFBF · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 58
DE6213 · #D8CFC1 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 59
DET670 · #D8CEB9 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 62
DET641 · #D5CFBD · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 62

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 59
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 59
JG-55 · #D1D1C5 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 63

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 201 · #D5CFC0 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 63
NO. 226 · #DBCFBB · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 63
NO. 300 · #D9CFC2 · ΔE 2 · LRV 63
NO. 3 · #DBD4BF · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 66

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.71
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H103 · #DBD2C1 · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 62
0224 · #D8D0BD · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 64
0342 · #D7D0BC · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 63
0377 · #D5D0BA · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 63

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0224 · #D8D0BC · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 62
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 61
0272 · #DED1BD · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 64
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 60

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All neutral at Rodda →
R038 · #D6CDBC · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 62
CA133 · #D5CEBF · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 62
CA031 · #DAD1C3 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 64
CA018 · #DCCEBA · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 63

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.56
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-945 · #D8D0C0 · ΔE 0.56 · LRV 64
C2-801 · #DAD1C1 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 64
C2-915 · #D9D3C3 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 65
C2-834 · #DDCEBE · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 63

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-21 · #DED3C1 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-17 · #D4CBC0 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 61
PNT100-LT-18 · #D8D3CD · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 66

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All neutral at Portola Paints →
FIGUEROA · #D5D0C4 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 63
SAN FERNANDO · #D5D0C9 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 63

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 1 · LRV 65
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 73

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All neutral at Kompozit →
0224 · #D8D0BC · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 63
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 62
0272 · #DED1BD · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 65
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 61

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

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

SW 9616 · LRV 64
SW 7517 · LRV 63
SW 9511 · LRV 63
SW 6148 · LRV 63
SW 9516 · LRV 62
SW 7565 · LRV 64

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D8CFBE in HSL space. Pair Grecian Ivory with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D8CFBE + #BEC7D8
TRIADIC
#D8CFBE · #BED8CF · #CFBED8
ANALOGOUS
#D8C2BE · #D8CFBE · #D4D8BE

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.55:1fail
Sample text on black
13.59:1AAA

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

Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Grecian 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7541 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Behr's nearest match is Aged Beige (PPU7-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Aged Beige swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Grecian Ivory is Cedar Key (982). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 61 vs 63). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cedar Key and you'll get the same color. See the full Cedar Key swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Valspar's nearest match is Gentle Shadows (8005-5A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Gentle Shadows swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Grecian Ivory is Crushed Silk (PPG1024-3). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 63). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Crushed Silk and you'll get the same color. See the full Crushed Silk swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

The closest Glidden equivalent of Grecian Ivory is Crushed Silk (PPG1024-3). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63). If Glidden is your counter, order Crushed Silk and you'll get the same color. See the full Crushed Silk swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Grecian Ivory is Existence (420-1DB). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Existence and you'll get the same color. See the full Existence swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Calico Cream (HGSW 2497), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Calico Cream swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Grecian Ivory is Heather (DEC773). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 63). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Heather and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Grecian Ivory. The nearest is Stoneware Pieces (JG-55) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stoneware Pieces swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Shaded White (NO. 201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Shaded White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pebblebrook (0224), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Pebblebrook swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pebblebrook (0224), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Pebblebrook swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Rodda's nearest match is Celestial (CA133), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Celestial swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Grecian Ivory is Gimlet (C2-945). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 63). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Gimlet and you'll get the same color. See the full Gimlet swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

At Clare, the closest color to Grecian Ivory is Flatiron (PNT100-LT-17) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 61 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flatiron swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Grecian Ivory is Figueroa (FIGUEROA) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Figueroa swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Backdrop's nearest match is Real Real (BD-RR), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Real Real swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Grecian Ivory

Kompozit's nearest match is Pebblebrook (0224), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 63) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Grecian Ivory without repainting risk. See the full Pebblebrook swatch →

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