Ivory White
What Ivory White Actually Looks Like
Ivory White CC-130 sits clearly on the warm side of white. It reads as a true ivory, the kind of cream you associate with aged paper or unbleached linen. It is not stark, not gray, and not particularly beige. In bright daylight it comes across as a clean, warm white. In lower light it deepens noticeably into a richer cream.
Ivory White Undertones
The dominant pull is yellow with a secondary warmth that edges toward cream. There is no green, no pink, and no gray lurking in this one. That yellow-cream base is consistent enough that it holds its character across different light conditions, though it will deepen in dim or north-facing rooms.
Where Ivory White Works Best
CC-130 works well where you want warmth without committing to a full cream or beige. Trim, ceilings, and walls can all carry it. On trim next to a warmer wall color it ties the room together cleanly. On walls in a sun-facing room it stays light and airy. In a north-facing or windowless space it will read noticeably richer, which is not a problem if you want that cozy feel but is worth testing with a large sample first.
Where to put Ivory White
On living room walls CC-130 gives the space a settled, welcoming warmth without feeling heavy. It lets wood furniture and warm-toned fabrics breathe. In a room with good southern or western light it stays crisp. In a darker living room, expect it to shift toward a richer ivory, which layers well with warm neutrals.
In a bedroom the creamy warmth of CC-130 is genuinely restful. It works especially well with natural linens, warm wood bed frames, and soft lighting. Avoid pairing it with cool-toned or bright-white bedding, which will make the wall color read yellow by contrast.
As a cabinet or trim color in the kitchen, CC-130 gives classic cabinetry a soft antique-ivory look rather than a sharp contemporary white. It suits traditional and transitional kitchens well. In a modern all-white kitchen it can feel slightly off unless the other finishes also lean warm.
This is where CC-130 earns its keep. On trim it adds warmth to a room without the commitment of a full color. On ceilings it brings the room down gently, making it feel cozier. It reads particularly well on crown molding and millwork in rooms with warm-toned walls.
What to Pair With Ivory White
Because no coordinating colors are listed in our database for CC-130, pair suggestions here are based on its established warm, creamy-yellow character. It works naturally with warm taupes, soft greiges, earthy browns, and muted warm greens. It also pairs well alongside natural wood tones and aged brass or bronze hardware.
Colors that clash with Ivory White
Pairing CC-130 with cool gray walls or trim creates an immediate conflict. The warm yellow-cream base of the ivory fights visually against any blue or green-leaning gray, and one or both colors will look off.
Placing CC-130 next to a true bright white will expose its yellow undertone sharply. The ivory can suddenly look dingy or yellowed rather than warm and intentional.
Gray-washed or blue-toned hardwood floors or cool-toned tile will pull against the warmth of CC-130, making the walls feel disconnected from the floor plane.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 83.32, which puts it solidly in the light range. It will reflect a good amount of light in a dark room, but its warm undertone means it will read as a creamy ivory rather than a bright, airy white in low-light conditions. A sample on the actual wall is the most reliable test.
No. Those are separate colors with different undertone profiles and different light-reflectance values. CC-130 is a warmer, creamier ivory. If you are comparing options, get samples of each and view them side by side in your specific room light before deciding.
For walls, eggshell or matte works well and keeps the warm tone looking soft. For trim, a satin or semi-gloss gives durability and a clean edge. Using a slightly higher sheen on trim than on walls also helps define the architecture of the room without requiring a different color.
In rooms with a lot of warm incandescent or warm-LED lighting, yes, the yellow-cream undertone can become more pronounced. In daylight-balanced or natural light conditions it reads as ivory rather than obviously yellow. Testing a large sample in your actual room lighting before committing is the best way to know for certain.