Grecian Ivory
Grecian Ivory is a versatile and reflective Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 29 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#D8CFBE
LRV
63.18
Grecian Ivory's Color Strip
Grecian Ivory is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 247, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Grecian Ivory in Real Rooms
Grecian Ivory has a high LRV of 63.18 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house, front door, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, living room, misc and bathroom.
12 House Photos
Grecian Ivory 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.
House exterior in Grecian Ivory presents a clean, classic aesthetic.
@allstarprofessionalpainting
1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Grecian Ivory for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Front door in Grecian Ivory makes a welcoming entry statement.
@louisvillepainter
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Grecian Ivory on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets in Grecian Ivory brighten this culinary workspace.
@xennial_79
Cabinet doors finished in Grecian Ivory add understated elegance.
@xennial_79
3 Bedroom Photos
Grecian Ivory has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Bedroom walls painted Grecian Ivory provide a peaceful retreat.
@comforthomespnw
Dresser painted in Grecian Ivory becomes a subtle focal point.
@cicada_co
Bedroom furniture in Grecian Ivory offers quiet, sophisticated style.
@cicada_co
8 Living Room Photos
Grecian Ivory provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Living room walls in Grecian Ivory create an open, airy feel.
@studiooneninedesign
2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Grecian Ivory provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Entryway door in Grecian Ivory welcomes guests with understated elegance.
@louisvillepainter
Wall color Grecian Ivory creates a bright, versatile backdrop.
@hssargent
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Grecian Ivory on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Bathroom painted Grecian Ivory feels bright and refreshingly clean.
@amy_d_designs
Coordinating Colors
Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 63 vs 44, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 64 vs 63), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 64 vs 63), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 63 vs 62), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 65 and 63, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 63 vs 63), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 64 vs 63), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 63 and 63, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 63 and 63, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 66 and 63, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 63 vs 7, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (69 vs 63) makes Starry Night the marginally brighter of the two.
Grecian Ivory reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Grecian Ivory reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 47, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 63 vs 3, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Lavender Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 63), opening up a space where Grecian Ivory encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 63 and 62, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (69 vs 63) makes Windfresh White the marginally brighter of the two.
Egret White reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 75 vs 63, Heron Plume is decisively the brighter choice.
Mortar reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 63), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 63 vs 50, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Grecian Ivory reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 36), opening up a space where Dried Edamame encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 47, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Grecian Ivory reads slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 63 vs 39, Grecian Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.