Concord Ivory

A gorgeous classic from the Historic Color Collection that can read yellow or slightly orange/gold depending on the light.

Concord Ivory / Benjamin Moore HC-12

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The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

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Evocative of the resplendent hues of Moroccan pottery, this is a saturated golden-yellow with a quiet apricot undertone.
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They wanted the warmth and texture of Tuscany with the an updated feel. … Together we landed on a warm, golden yellow that just brightens up the space and invites you in.

Concord Ivory / Benjamin Moore HC-12

From decorpad.com

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One more shade of yellow from Benjamin Moore is Concord Ivory HC12. This is a deeper, warmer shade, which appears to have more tan in it. Notice how it looks in different light. Looks like a different color!

Concord Ivory / Benjamin Moore HC-12

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

I would say it would work anywhere in the house, but you probably wouldn't want it everywhere in the house. This is a full color, though a very charming one.

Concord Ivory / Benjamin Moore HC-12

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Where could you expect to see it?

It's a strong enough color that it can go traditional or modern. It can be used on front doors or ceilings with a more modern palette or on walls with white trim for more traditional. I could see it in an antique store or a hip hotel.

Concord Ivory / Benjamin Moore HC-12

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Who shouldn't pick this color?

Yellow can make some people feel anxious, especially if there's too much of it.

Concord Ivory / Benjamin Moore HC-12

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Any pro tips?

This could be an interesting shade to try on the trim and ceiling, as well as the walls."The walls, ceiling, and trim coated in a sunny yellow hue open up this narrow laundry room." southernliving.com

What colors does it go well with?

"This cheerful yellow home was painted Benjamin Moore’s Concord Ivory HC-12 with Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 exterior white trim. The front door was accented in Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166." thephinery.com

What's the LRV?

60.55. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other light yellows, Concord Ivory has a fairly high LRV, meaning it reflects a fairly large amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

Tags

Yellow, Bold, Light, Traditional

Concord Ivory / Benjamin Moore HC-12

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What are some similar popular colors?

Hawthorne Yellow, Dorset Gold, Rich Cream

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