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Benjamin Moore

Ivy League

516

Ivy League is a mid-depth olive green with noticeable yellow-brown warmth running through it. At an LRV of 26.41, it absorbs a fair amount of light and reads as a rich, earthy tone rather than a bright or botanical green. The warm undertones push it toward khaki territory in strong natural light, while lower light conditions draw out the green more clearly.

It pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore Black Pepper, Gray Owl, Fernwood Green, White Dove, and Tate Olive for schemes that balance depth with lighter relief.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

516

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Ivy League in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ivy League under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ivy League under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

45°

Orange Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

26.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#988B65
RGB Decimal
152, 139, 101
RGB Percent
59.6%, 54.5%, 39.6%
HSL
44.7, 20.2%, 49.6%
HSV
44.7, 33.6%, 59.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 8.6%, 33.6%, 40.4%
YIQ
138.6, 20.0, -9.1
XYZ
24.53, 26.08, 16.05
CIE Lab
58.11, -1.11, 22.12
CIE Luv
58.11, 10.33, 28.44
Hunter Lab
51.07, -0.93, 15.54
Decimal
9997157

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Ivy LeagueIroncladSageGator Tail

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Ivy LeagueNature's SceneryRippling StoneSalute

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Ivy LeagueBlueberry PatchBlue GaspeSafe Haven

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Ivy LeagueZesty AppleApache ClayMossed Opportunity

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Ivy LeagueApache ClayFruitwoodMoss Rose

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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