Vanilla Frost BWC-23 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5EDDE, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Birch White from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EDDE · BWC-23
Vanilla Frost
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vanilla Frost Technical Profile
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Vanilla Frost in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vanilla Frost in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVanilla Frost
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBirch White
Birch White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apricot Blush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
October Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Kiara
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mayo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shell White
PPG
Nearly identical
White Linen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Milk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vanilla Frost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vanilla Frost
#F5EDDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vanilla Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vanilla Frost 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 Frost.
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 Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vanilla Frost have?
Vanilla Frost 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 Frost in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vanilla Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vanilla Frost are Birch White by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Apricot Blush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), October Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vanilla Frost'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 Frost?
Vanilla Frost has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.0, 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 Frost's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.