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Ivory Coast 0950

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The Analysis

Ivory Coast is a high-LRV colour, meaning it reflects nearly all light that hits it, effectively brightening dark corners and making small rooms feel significantly more expansive. It acts as a clean, crisp base that prevents a space from feeling cramped or cave-like.

This is an ideal 'whole-house' neutral that works best as a main wall colour to create a cohesive flow. It functions as a flexible backdrop, allowing your furniture, artwork, and textures to stand out without competing for attention.

LRV 96

History & Origin

It leans toward a classic, timeless aesthetic. Its soft, buttery undertone makes it a common choice for period-style renovations where you want a traditional feel that still looks fresh and updated.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyBeige

How to Use It

This shade excels in hallways or rooms with limited natural light where you need to maximize brightness. Pair it with light oak or walnut wood tones and matte black hardware to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that prevents the room from feeling too clinical.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels clean, orderly, and calm. Because it has such a high light-reflectance value, it keeps a room feeling energized during the day without the harshness of a pure, stark white.

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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