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Benjamin Moore French Vanilla 923

French Vanilla

Benjamin Moore

923

About French Vanilla by Benjamin Moore

French Vanilla 923 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 79% and hue near 43° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 79%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f3e5c3

RGB: 243, 229, 195

Hue43°

Saturation67%

Lightness86%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

French Vanilla

Benjamin Moore

923

Frequently asked questions

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

Is French Vanilla 923 a warm or cool color?
French Vanilla by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is French Vanilla?
French Vanilla sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for French Vanilla?
Brightness is about 79%. Saturation is around 67%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 86%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #f3e5c3. The RGB value is 243, 229, 195.
Is French Vanilla better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
French Vanilla has brightness around 79%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with French Vanilla?
You can match French Vanilla 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 French Vanilla work best in a home?
French Vanilla 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 French Vanilla compare to a pure white paint?
French Vanilla 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 Benjamin Moore

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

French Vanilla

Benjamin Moore

923

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

French Vanilla

Benjamin Moore

923

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

French Vanilla

Benjamin Moore

923

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