ColorplanBenjamin Moore Vanilla Cookie (372) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Palm Coast Pale (330).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 85.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F6EFD1 |
| RGB | 246, 239, 209 |
| HSL | 49°, 67%, 89% |
About Vanilla Cookie
Vanilla Cookie (372) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 86, Vanilla Cookie 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 Vanilla Cookie'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 Halifax Cream (344); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Vanilla Cookie changes with the light
Vanilla Cookie 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
Vanilla Cookie's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Vanilla Cookie 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 Vanilla Cookie can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Vanilla Cookie will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Vanilla Cookie in real homes
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Vanilla Cookie 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
Close · ΔE 4.6
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Vanilla Cookie questions
What undertone does Vanilla Cookie have?
Vanilla Cookie has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Vanilla Cookie's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Vanilla Cookie a light or dark color?
Vanilla Cookie has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 85.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Vanilla Cookie reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Vanilla Cookie in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Vanilla Cookie?
Try Palm Coast Pale (330) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Vanilla Cookie's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Vanilla Cookie work best?
Vanilla Cookie works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 86, Vanilla Cookie reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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