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Ivory Stone

Crown Paints

The Analysis

Ivory Stone is a high-reflectivity neutral that effectively bounces light around a space. With an LRV of 77.23, it significantly brightens dim corners and makes smaller rooms feel more open and airy.

This is a quintessential main wall colour. It serves as a versatile anchor that allows your furniture and art to stand out without the paint colour competing for visual focus.

LRV 77

History & Origin

This tone is a staple in heritage properties, effectively mimicking the look of aged plaster or limestone. It provides a sophisticated, classic foundation that feels timeless rather than trendy.

Undertonewarm
FamilyBeige

How to Use It

It works best in living areas and bedrooms, pairing well with warm wood tones like oak or walnut. For hardware, matte black provides a sharp modern contrast, while unlacquered brass enhances the colour's inherent warmth.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels restful and steady. It provides a clean, clutter-free backdrop that doesn’t demand attention, making it easy to live with for long periods.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

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    Benjamin Moore · OC-84

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    Dulux

  • Cozy Cottage

    Behr · 740C-2

  • Biloxi

    Behr · 300E-1

  • Cameo White

    Valspar · 7002-21

  • Vanillin

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6371

Lighting

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

  • Natural
  • Morning
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