ColorplanBenjamin Moore White Vanilla (2017-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 91. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr White Veil (OR-W14).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 90.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCF4DE |
| RGB | 252, 244, 222 |
| HSL | 44°, 83%, 93% |
About White Vanilla
White Vanilla (2017-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 91, White 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 White 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 trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Fine China (2156-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How White Vanilla changes with the light
White 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
White 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
White 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 White Vanilla can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
White Vanilla will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See White Vanilla in real homes
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White 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.
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White Vanilla questions
What undertone does White Vanilla have?
White Vanilla has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down White Vanilla's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is White Vanilla a light or dark color?
White Vanilla has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 90.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 91, White Vanilla reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to White Vanilla in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: White Veil OR-W14 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with White Vanilla?
White Vanilla is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does White Vanilla work best?
White Vanilla works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 91, White Vanilla reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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