Varnished Ivory featured
BehrMQ3-40

Varnished Ivory

We've categorized Varnished Ivory as a bright and airy paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 3 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#e5dccc

LRV

72.09

Light Reflectance Value
72.09
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Varnished Ivory in Real Rooms

Varnished Ivory has a high LRV of 72.09 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On kitchen cabinets, Varnished Ivory adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Behr Varnished Ivory kitchen cabinets

Behr Varnished Ivory kitchen cabinets

@simply.white.vintage

1 Kitchen Photo

Varnished Ivory in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.

Behr Varnished Ivory kitchen interior

Behr Varnished Ivory kitchen interior

@butterfliesinthyme

1 Misc Photo

These photos show Varnished Ivory in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Behr Varnished Ivory painted furniture

Behr Varnished Ivory painted furniture

@ooh_byrne

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Color Codes

HEX#e5dccc
RGB229, 220, 204
HSL38° 32% 85%
CMYK0 4 11 10
CIE LabL: 88.1 a: 0.4 b: 9.0
XYZX: 68.80 Y: 72.20 Z: 67.42