Ionic Ivory vs Restoration Ivory
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Ionic Ivory belongs to the beige-yellow family and Restoration Ivory to the beige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (74 vs 75), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ionic Ivory vs Restoration Ivory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ionic Ivory on one side and Restoration Ivory on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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