Vanilla Cone PPH-13 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F2D9B8, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alchemy from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2D9B8 · PPH-13
Vanilla Cone
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vanilla Cone Technical Profile
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Vanilla Cone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vanilla Cone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVanilla Cone
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAlchemy
Alchemy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Alchemy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bee Pollen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cachet Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Just Peachy
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beachcrest Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bagel Dough
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vanilla Cone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vanilla Cone
#F2D9B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDC36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vanilla Cone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vanilla Cone Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Vanilla Cone.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vanilla Cone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vanilla Cone have?
Vanilla Cone by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Vanilla Cone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vanilla Cone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vanilla Cone are Alchemy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Alchemy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bee Pollen by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vanilla Cone's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Vanilla Cone?
Vanilla Cone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vanilla Cone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.