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
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. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
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.
Kitchen cabinets in Varnished Ivory brighten countertops and maximize visual space.
@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.
Kitchen perimeter painted in Varnished Ivory pairs beautifully with natural wood finishes.
@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.
Furniture pieces finished in Varnished Ivory offer timeless versatility for any room.
@ooh_byrne
Similar Colors
At LRV 85 vs 72, New House White is decisively the brighter choice.
Silky White reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (72 vs 64) makes Varnished Ivory the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 22, Varnished Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 15, Varnished Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 72 vs 9, Varnished Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.