Vanilla Cone PPH-13 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F2D9B8, estimated 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.
Behr · #F2D9B8 · PPH-13
Vanilla Cone
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Vanilla Cone Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2D9B8
RGB242, 217, 184
Estimated LRV72.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Vanilla Cone
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Alchemy
Hirshfield's
#EFD7B8
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Alchemy
Vista Paint
#EFD8B8
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Bee Pollen
Dutch Boy
#EED5B4
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Cachet Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F3D9BA
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Just Peachy
PPG
#EFD5B1
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Soft Candlelight
Valspar
#EFDABB
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Beachcrest Sand
Benjamin Moore
#F7DFC0
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Bagel Dough
Kilz
#EED3B2
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Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
#F1D5AE
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Colors That Work With Vanilla Cone
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Vanilla Cone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vanilla Cone are Alchemy by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Alchemy by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bee Pollen by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.