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PPG Vanilla Tan

PPG1202-1 · #F2E9DD · LRV ~82.4

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Vanilla Tan (~99% proximity)

Vanilla Tan (PPG1202-1) is a warm white from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 82.4 (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 Glidden Vanilla Tan (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Vanilla Tan in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

82.4 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1202-1

HEX

#F2E9DD

RGB

242, 233, 221

HSL

34°, 45%, 91%

Family

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Vanilla Tan FAQ

What undertone does Vanilla Tan have?

Vanilla Tan 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 Tan?

Vanilla Tan has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 82.4 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 Tan in other brands?

Glidden: Vanilla Tan (PPG1202-1), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Candle White (2164-70), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: French White (DEW311), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Downy (SW 7002), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Downy (HGSW7002), ~98% proximity; Behr: Bleached Linen (PPU5-09), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Cozy White (3008-10C), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack (No. 302), ~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 Tan?

The HEX code of Vanilla Tan (PPG1202-1) is #F2E9DD, RGB 242, 233, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.