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Behr Vanilla Ice Cream P260-3

Vanilla Ice Cream

Behr

P260-3

About Vanilla Ice Cream by Behr

Vanilla Ice Cream P260-3 by Behr is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 81% and hue near 40° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 81.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #ffe6b3

RGB: 255, 230, 179

Hue40°

Saturation100%

Lightness85%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Vanilla Ice Cream from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Vanilla Ice Cream looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Vanilla Ice Cream P260-3 a warm or cool color?
Vanilla Ice Cream by Behr is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Vanilla Ice Cream?
Vanilla Ice Cream sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 40°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Vanilla Ice Cream?
Brightness is about 81%. Saturation is around 100%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 85%. Hue is close to 40°. The hex value is #ffe6b3. The RGB value is 255, 230, 179.
Is Vanilla Ice Cream better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Vanilla Ice Cream has brightness around 81%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Vanilla Ice Cream?
You can match Vanilla Ice Cream with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Vanilla Ice Cream work best in a home?
Vanilla Ice Cream is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Vanilla Ice Cream compare to a pure white paint?
Vanilla Ice Cream is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Vanilla Ice Cream in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Vanilla Ice Cream in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Vanilla Ice Cream. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Vanilla Ice Cream. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.