English Ivy
English Ivy is a versatile paint color from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#002F24
LRV
NaN
English Ivy in Real Rooms
English Ivy has a low LRV of NaN — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing English Ivy with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
English Ivy paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
English Ivy on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
modern luxury front door featuring English Ivy by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and English Ivy reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
A boho bedroom painted in English Ivy
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1 Home Office Photo
The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in English Ivy provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.
Sherwin-Williams English Ivy in a warm home office
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, English Ivy is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
coastal patio featuring English Ivy by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; English Ivy provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
English Ivy — earthy kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
English Ivy anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A industrial living room painted in English Ivy
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1 Mudroom Photo
English Ivy handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
English Ivy paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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1 House Photo
English Ivy on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
English Ivy color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Bathroom Photo
English Ivy is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
English Ivy — vintage bathroom
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Clover encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
Westhaven reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Cascades encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Hunt Club is decisively the brighter choice.
Roycroft Bottle Green reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Blue Peacock encloses it.
Greenhouse reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Shamrock is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Loveable is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Real Red is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, In The Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Crimson Red encloses it.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Classy Red encloses it.
Pomegranate reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
Zany Pink reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Greens is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Starboard is decisively the brighter choice.
Poseidon reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.