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Precious Ivory

Benjamin Moore · 185

The Analysis

Precious Ivory acts as a warm, light-reflective neutral that effectively opens up confined spaces. With an LRV of 73.23, it bounces significant light around a room, making smaller areas feel airier without the starkness of a pure white.

This is a reliable workhorse colour that serves perfectly as a main wall shade for an entire home. It acts as an unobtrusive backdrop that allows your furniture and art to take center stage without competing for attention.

LRV 73

History & Origin

This shade leans into a traditional, heritage aesthetic reminiscent of early 20th-century interiors. It avoids the ultra-modern 'stark white' trend, offering a timeless quality that feels established rather than trendy.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

It excels in living rooms and bedrooms, pairing exceptionally well with medium-to-dark wood tones like walnut or oak. For finishes, choose brushed brass or matte black hardware to add a touch of modern contrast against the soft ivory walls.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels balanced and grounded because it lacks the clinical edge of cooler whites. It creates a restful, stable environment that feels consistently welcoming throughout the day.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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