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Benjamin Moore Ivy League

516 · #988B65 · LRV ~26.1

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Tapenade (~96% proximity)

Ivy League (516) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Tapenade (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Ivy League in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.1 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

516

HEX

#988B65

RGB

152, 139, 101

HSL

45°, 20%, 50%

Family

Yellows

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Ivy League FAQ

What is the LRV of Ivy League?

Ivy League has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Ivy League in other brands?

PPG: Tapenade (PPG11-32), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Willow Tree (PPG1112-6), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rattan Palm (SW 9533), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Caraway Shield (6008-4B), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ridgecrest (DE6174), ~93% proximity; Behr: Dash Of Oregano (S330-6), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Barro Verde (HGSW9123), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dibber (No. 312), ~80% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Ivy League?

The HEX code of Ivy League (516) is #988B65, RGB 152, 139, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.