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Behr Vanilla Paste

S290-1 · #F3E7D4 · LRV ~81

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Evening White (~99% proximity)

Vanilla Paste (S290-1) is a warm white from Behr with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 81 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Evening White (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Vanilla Paste in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

81 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

S290-1

HEX

#F3E7D4

RGB

243, 231, 212

HSL

37°, 56%, 89%

Family

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Vanilla Paste FAQ

What undertone does Vanilla Paste have?

Vanilla Paste is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Vanilla Paste?

Vanilla Paste has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Vanilla Paste in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Evening White (OC-81), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Crisp Linen (SW 6378), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Polished Ivory (7006-6), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rice Bowl (DE6170), ~98% proximity; PPG: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Medici Ivory (HGSW7558), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Vanilla Paste?

The HEX code of Vanilla Paste (S290-1) is #F3E7D4, RGB 243, 231, 212. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.