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Behr Vanilla Paste

S290-1 · #F3E7D4 · LRV 81

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Evening White is a 99% match

Vanilla Paste (S290-1) is a warm white from Behr with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Evening White (99% match).

Compare Vanilla Paste with other brands

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LRV

81 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

S290-1

HEX

#F3E7D4

RGB

243, 231, 212

HSL

37°, 56%, 89%

Family

Whites

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Vanilla Paste FAQ

What undertone does Vanilla Paste have?

Vanilla Paste is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 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.

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

Benjamin Moore: Evening White (OC-81), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Crisp Linen (SW 6378), 99%; Valspar: Polished Ivory (7006-6), 98%; Glidden: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Rice Bowl (DE6170), 98%; PPG: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Medici Ivory (HGSW7558), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 96%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.