Ivory paint colors
Top picks for ivory
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named ivory every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More ivory shades
5 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Ivory at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full ivory lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Top Kompozit ivory
60 in deckKompozit's deck has 60 colors that match the ivory band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About ivory
Ivory is the slightly more yellow cousin of cream — a soft warm off-white that reads richer and more antique without crossing into beige. The undertone is buttery yellow with a faint brown softness, evoking aged piano keys rather than fresh paper.
Use it on walls in traditional living rooms, libraries, and dining rooms with deep wood furniture. Pairs with mahogany, brass, oxblood leather, and trim in a cleaner warm white. Avoid against cool grays or true whites — the yellow will amplify. Designer alternatives: BM Ivory White, SW Ivoire, F&B White Tie. A reliable warm neutral for classic interiors.