Vanillin

Vanillin by Sherwin Williams is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Vanillin sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 78%. Saturation is around 61%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 87%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #f2e3ca. The RGB value is 242, 227, 202.

Vanillin has brightness around 78%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.

You can match Vanillin 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.

Vanillin 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.

Vanillin 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.