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Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory

DE6197 · #F5ECDC · LRV 84.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore October Sky is a 99% match

Modern Ivory (DE6197) is a warm white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is Benjamin Moore October Sky (99% match).

Compare Modern Ivory with other brands

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LRV

84.6 · Very light

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Benjamin Moore: October Sky (2162-70), 99%; Valspar: Dairy Belle (V164), 99%; Behr: Heavy Cream (PPU5-10), 99%; Glidden: Spun Cotton (PPG1203-1), 99%; PPG: Spun Cotton (PPG1203-1), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Paperwhite (SW 7105), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Medici Ivory (HGSW7558), 97%; Farrow & Ball: White Tie (No. 2002), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.