ColorplanBenjamin Moore French Vanilla (923) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Windham Cream (HC-6).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 79.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F3E5C3 |
| RGB | 243, 229, 195 |
| HSL | 43°, 67%, 86% |
About French Vanilla
French Vanilla (923) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 79, French Vanilla reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Vanilla's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Hepplewhite Ivory (HC-36); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How French Vanilla changes with the light
French Vanilla is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
French Vanilla's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
French Vanilla will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light French Vanilla can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
French Vanilla will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See French Vanilla in real homes
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French Vanilla equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Jersey Cream (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
French Vanilla questions
What undertone does French Vanilla have?
French Vanilla has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down French Vanilla's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is French Vanilla a light or dark color?
French Vanilla has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 79.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, French Vanilla reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to French Vanilla in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with French Vanilla?
Try Windham Cream (HC-6) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares French Vanilla's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does French Vanilla work best?
French Vanilla works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 79, French Vanilla reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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