Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Ivory Brown |
| SKU | 6006-1C |
| Hex | #BAAC9A |
| RGB | 186, 172, 154 |
| HSL | 34°, 19%, 67% |
| LRV | 42.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Ivory Brown
Ivory Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 42.2, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ivory Brown 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Ivory Brown within Valspar'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 #BAAC9A in HSL space. Pair Ivory Brown 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.
Valspar Ivory Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ivory Brown 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 Valspar 6006-1C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ivory Brown
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Portico (SW 7548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ivory Brown without repainting risk. See the full Portico swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ivory Brown
Behr's nearest match is Montauk Sands (HDC-NT-20G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ivory Brown without repainting risk. See the full Montauk Sands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ivory Brown
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ivory Brown is Baja Dunes (997). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42.2). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Baja Dunes and you'll get the same color. See the full Baja Dunes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ivory Brown
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ivory Brown is True Khaki (PPG14-27) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ivory Brown
At Glidden, the closest color to Ivory Brown is True Khaki (PPG14-27) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ivory Brown
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Ivory Brown. The nearest is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ivory Brown
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ivory Brown is Perfect Greige (HGSW 2475) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ivory Brown
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Ivory Brown is Stanford Stone (DET696) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stanford Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ivory Brown
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ivory Brown is Renewed (JG-113) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renewed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ivory Brown
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ivory Brown. The nearest is Hardwick White (NO. 5) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ivory Brown
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ivory Brown without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ivory Brown
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ivory Brown without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ivory Brown
The closest Rodda equivalent of Ivory Brown is Ginger (CA086). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42.2). If Rodda is your counter, order Ginger and you'll get the same color. See the full Ginger swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ivory Brown
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Ivory Brown is Intrigue (C2-812). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42.2). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Intrigue and you'll get the same color. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ivory Brown
Kompozit's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ivory Brown without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →