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PPG Vanilla Tan

PPG1202-1 · #F2E9DD · LRV 82.4

Compare with other brands: Glidden Vanilla Tan is a 99% match

Vanilla Tan (PPG1202-1) is a warm white from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is Glidden Vanilla Tan (99% match).

Compare Vanilla Tan with other brands

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LRV

82.4 · Very light

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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