# Behr Ivory Paper

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ivory-paper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ivory-paper)

Behr Ivory Paper MQ3-12 is a pale, muted off-white with a noticeable warm beige-cream cast. Its low saturation keeps it from reading overly yellow, while the #e6deca value gives it enough softness to avoid the starkness of a bright white. In daylight, Ivory Paper can appear lightly creamy; under cooler artificial light, its beige undertone becomes more restrained. It suits living room, bedroom, and hallway walls where a gentle backdrop is wanted, and it also pairs well with natural oak, linen upholstery, aged brass, and warm gray accents. Use this shade with crisp white trim for a little definition, or continue it across walls and ceilings for a quieter, softened envelope.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Ivory Paper
- **Color code:** MQ3-12
- **HEX:** #e6deca
- **RGB:** 230, 222, 202
- **LRV:** 73.01%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 43° Saturation: 12.17% Value: 90.2%
- **HSL:** hsl(43, 36, 85)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.48 Yellow: 12.17 Key: 9.8
- **YIQ:** Y: 222.112 I: 11.194 Q: -4.532
- **XYZ:** X: 69.413 Y: 73.331 Z: 66.359
- **CIE Lab:** L:88.605 a:-0.616 b:10.786
- **CIE Luv:** L:88.605 u:5.824 v:16.062
- **Decimal:** 15130314
- **Hunter Lab:** 85.633, -5.169, 13.999

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Natural Wicker](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-natural-wicker-oc-1)
- [Sherwin Williams Polar Bear](https://plan-home.com/color/polar-bear-sw-7564)
- [Benjamin Moore Creamy White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-creamy-white-oc-7)
- [Behr Vintage Linen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vintage-linen)
- [Behr Chartreuse Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chartreuse-frost)
- [Benjamin Moore Cake Batter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cake-batter-csp-215)
- [Benjamin Moore Prentis Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-prentis-cream-cw-100)
- [Behr Silky Bamboo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silky-bamboo)
- [Benjamin Moore Albescent](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-albescent-oc-40)
- [Valspar US Daybreak](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-daybreak)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Winter](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-winter-sw-9506)
- [Behr Coco Malt](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coco-malt)
- [Sherwin Williams Restoration Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/restoration-ivory-sw-6413)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Down](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-down-oc-6)
- [Behr Ivory Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ivory-lace)
- [Benjamin Moore French White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-white-1093)
- [Sherwin Williams Muslin](https://plan-home.com/color/muslin-sw-6133)
- [Behr Sentimental Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sentimental-beige)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Milk Paint](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-milk-paint)
- [Behr Off White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-off-white)
- [Behr Varnished Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-varnished-ivory)
- [Behr Hazelnut Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hazelnut-cream)
- [Behr Climate Change](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-climate-change)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Caraway Seeds](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caraway-seeds)
- [Behr Chartreuse Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chartreuse-frost)
- [Behr Cliff Ridge](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cliff-ridge)
- [Behr Final Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-final-straw)
- [Behr Pale Parsnip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-parsnip)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)
- [Behr Blue Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-aura)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)
- [Behr Little Theater](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-theater)
- [Behr Lap Of Luxury](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lap-of-luxury)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.