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Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory

DE6197 · #F5ECDC · LRV ~84.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore October Sky (~99% proximity)

Modern Ivory (DE6197) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 84.6 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore October Sky (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Modern Ivory in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

84.6 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6197

HEX

#F5ECDC

RGB

245, 236, 220

HSL

38°, 56%, 91%

Family

Whites

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Modern Ivory FAQ

What undertone does Modern Ivory have?

Modern Ivory is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Modern Ivory?

Modern Ivory has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Modern Ivory in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: October Sky (2162-70), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Dairy Belle (V164), ~99% proximity; Behr: Heavy Cream (PPU5-10), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Spun Cotton (PPG1203-1), ~99% proximity; PPG: Spun Cotton (PPG1203-1), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Paperwhite (SW 7105), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Medici Ivory (HGSW7558), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: White Tie (No. 2002), ~95% 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 Modern Ivory?

The HEX code of Modern Ivory (DE6197) is #F5ECDC, RGB 245, 236, 220. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.