# Benjamin Moore Ivy League

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ivy-league-516](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ivy-league-516)

Benjamin Moore Ivy League 516 is a muted olive-khaki with a softened golden beige cast. Its medium depth keeps it grounded without reading too dark, while the low saturation gives it a weathered, natural look rather than a bright green one. In warm daylight, this shade can appear more yellowed and earthy; under cooler artificial light, its olive-gray side becomes more noticeable. It suits studies, mudrooms, and dining rooms, especially alongside aged brass, walnut, tan leather, and warm off-white trim. Ivy League also makes a considered choice for cabinetry or a single accent wall when paired with creamy neutrals and charcoal details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Ivy League
- **Color code:** 516
- **HEX:** #988B65
- **RGB:** 152, 139, 101
- **LRV:** 26.41%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 45° Saturation: 33.55% Value: 59.61%
- **HSL:** hsl(45, 20, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.55 Yellow: 33.55 Key: 40.39
- **YIQ:** Y: 138.555 I: 19.958 Q: -9.076
- **XYZ:** X: 24.531 Y: 26.081 Z: 16.05
- **CIE Lab:** L:58.114 a:-1.115 b:22.132
- **CIE Luv:** L:58.114 u:10.334 v:28.45
- **Decimal:** 9997157
- **Hunter Lab:** 51.07, -3.632, 17.115

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-olive-sw-2815)
- [Sherwin Williams Rattan Palm](https://plan-home.com/color/rattan-palm-sw-9533)
- [Behr Urban Safari](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-urban-safari)
- [Behr Dash Of Oregano](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dash-of-oregano)
- [Sherwin Williams Sheraton Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/sheraton-sage-sw-0014)
- [Benjamin Moore Hancock Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hancock-gray-hc-97)
- [Benjamin Moore Savannah Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-savannah-shade-525)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-tan-cw-35)
- [Benjamin Moore Livingston Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-livingston-gold-hc-16)
- [Benjamin Moore Alligator Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-alligator-green-2143-20)
- [Behr Gingko Tree](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gingko-tree)
- [Benjamin Moore Green Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-green-tea-236)
- [Behr Oregano Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oregano-spice)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodstock Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodstock-tan-hc-20)
- [Behr Garden Salt Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garden-salt-green)
- [Sherwin Williams Vintage](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-sw-9528)
- [Benjamin Moore Majestic Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-majestic-sage-1532)
- [Behr Green Scene](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-green-scene)
- [Benjamin Moore At Home with Nature](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-at-home-with-nature-1518)
- [Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bed-of-ferns-1511)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Meditation](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-meditation-af-395)
- [Benjamin Moore Dried Basil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dried-basil-1510)
- [Benjamin Moore Brandon Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brandon-beige-977)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-tan-cw-35)
- [Benjamin Moore Clarksville Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-clarksville-gray-hc-102)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Alligator Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-alligator-green-2143-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sage-2143-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Greenbrook](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greenbrook-517)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoke Bush](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoke-bush-1519)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Grove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-grove-1526)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-approaching-storm-csp-535)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-dove-2128-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hale Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hale-navy-hc-154)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/516

## 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.