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Benjamin Moore French Vanilla

923 · #F3E5C3 · LRV 79

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Melted Wax is a 98% match

French Vanilla (923) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 79 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Melted Wax (98% match).

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LRV

79 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

923

HEX

#F3E5C3

RGB

243, 229, 195

HSL

43°, 67%, 86%

Family

Yellows

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French Vanilla FAQ

What undertone does French Vanilla have?

French Vanilla has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow. 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 French Vanilla?

French Vanilla has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Melted Wax (DE6163), 98%; Glidden: Sausalito (PPG1209-2), 98%; Valspar: Desert Flower (6008-5A), 97%; PPG: Sausalito (PPG1209-2), 97%; Behr: Rice Wine (M320-2), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Tea Light (SW 7681), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lily (HGSW6693), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), 91%. 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 French Vanilla?

The HEX code of French Vanilla (923) is #F3E5C3, RGB 243, 229, 195. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.