Ivory Brown Valspar 6006-1C

Ivory Brown LRV and undertone

Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C) has an LRV of 42.19, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a paint color reflects, so Ivory Brown reflects less light than a light neutral but more than many dark colors. Its listed color family is beige, and its calculated undertone is warm yellow. This combination indicates a beige color with a measurable warm component rather than a neutral gray.

Lighting can affect how strongly the yellow undertone appears. North-facing daylight often makes colors look cooler, while southern daylight may bring out more warmth. Flooring and nearby furnishings can also shift the perceived balance. A lighter trim color can create a clear outline, whereas a coordinating beige can reduce contrast between surfaces. Apply a sample near the floor and trim, then observe it under daylight and the artificial lighting used most often in the room.

Ivory Brown in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Balanced Beige (SW 7037) is the nearest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 46.0 and a ΔE of 1.9. Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has an LRV of 42.0 and a ΔE of 2.6. Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) has an LRV of 44.2 and a ΔE of 2.8. Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031) has an LRV of 37.0 and a ΔE of 3.6.

ΔE expresses the measured difference between two colors. Under 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. Balanced Beige is very close by this measure. Perfect Taupe, Pashmina, and Mega Greige fall into the close-but-visible category. Their LRVs also indicate differences in reflected light.

Lighter and darker Valspar alternatives

Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) has an LRV of 48.11 and a ΔE of 8.2, making it lighter by reflectance. It may suit a room that needs a modest increase in reflected light, though the ΔE indicates that it is only similar to Ivory Brown. Valspar Heritage Gray (7007-24) has an LRV of 60 and a ΔE of 8.9, providing a more substantial increase in reflectance.

For a darker alternative, Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) has an LRV of 36.29 and a ΔE of 3.9. It reflects less light and is close but visibly different side by side. Valspar Coastal Villa (6005-2A) has an LRV of 29.92 and a ΔE of 7.9, making it considerably darker and only similar by ΔE. Compare samples under the room’s actual lighting to judge both depth and color difference.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Valspar’s page for Ivory Brown.