# Behr Varnished Ivory

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

Behr Varnished Ivory MQ3-40 is a light, muted ivory with a noticeable beige cast that keeps it warmer than a crisp white. Its low-contrast, softly earthy appearance can make walls feel bright without looking stark. In north-facing rooms, this shade may read as a gentle greige-ivory, while warm afternoon light brings forward its creamy tan notes. Use it on main living-area walls, bedrooms, or painted trim where a softer alternative to white is wanted. It pairs naturally with warm oak, linen upholstery, aged brass, clay accents, and deeper mushroom or charcoal tones.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Varnished Ivory
- **Color code:** MQ3-40
- **HEX:** #e5dccc
- **RGB:** 229, 220, 204
- **LRV:** 72.09%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige, Greige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 38° Saturation: 10.92% Value: 89.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 32, 85)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.93 Yellow: 10.92 Key: 10.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 220.867 I: 10.505 Q: -3.075
- **XYZ:** X: 68.803 Y: 72.205 Z: 67.423
- **CIE Lab:** L:88.067 a:0.381 b:8.957
- **CIE Luv:** L:88.067 u:6.18 v:13.23
- **Decimal:** 15064268
- **Hunter Lab:** 84.973, -4.171, 12.437

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Cream in My Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cream-in-my-coffee)
- [Behr Pale Palomino](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-palomino)
- [Sherwin Williams Aged White](https://plan-home.com/color/aged-white-sw-9180)
- [Sherwin Williams Neutral Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/neutral-ground-sw-7568)
- [Sherwin Williams Divine White](https://plan-home.com/color/divine-white-sw-6105)
- [Benjamin Moore Sonnet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sonnet-af-55)
- [Sherwin Williams White Sesame](https://plan-home.com/color/white-sesame-sw-9586)
- [Benjamin Moore First Crush](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-first-crush-csp-310)
- [Behr White Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-mocha)
- [Benjamin Moore Maritime White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maritime-white-oc-5)
- [Behr Coco Malt](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coco-malt)
- [Behr Hazelnut Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hazelnut-cream)
- [Benjamin Moore French Macaroon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-macaroon-csp-335)
- [Benjamin Moore Ionic Column](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ionic-column-1016)
- [Sherwin Williams Pacer White](https://plan-home.com/color/pacer-white-sw-6098)
- [Behr Antique White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-antique-white)
- [Valspar US Totten's Inlet](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-tottens-inlet)
- [Valspar US Gentle Lamb](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-gentle-lamb)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr New House White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-new-house-white)
- [Behr Sand Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sand-drift)
- [Behr Silky White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silky-white)
- [Behr Tailor'S Chalk](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tailors-chalk)
- [Behr Timid White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-timid-white)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Khaki Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-khaki-shade)
- [Behr Roman Plaster](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-roman-plaster)
- [Behr Spring Wheat](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spring-wheat)
- [Behr Baja](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-baja)
- [Behr Spanish Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spanish-sand)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [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)

## 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.