Vanilla Ice Cream P260-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFE8AD, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Dawn from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE8AD · P260-3
Vanilla Ice Cream
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vanilla Ice Cream Technical Profile
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Vanilla Ice Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vanilla Ice Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVanilla Ice Cream
Nearly identical
ValsparHazy Dawn
Hazy Dawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fairy Glitter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lady Banksia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shooting Star
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Corn Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gold Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vanilla Ice Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vanilla Ice Cream
#FFE8AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vanilla Ice Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vanilla Ice Cream 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 Ice Cream.
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 Ice Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vanilla Ice Cream have?
Vanilla Ice Cream 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 Ice Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vanilla Ice Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vanilla Ice Cream are Hazy Dawn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fairy Glitter by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lady Banksia by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vanilla Ice Cream'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 Ice Cream?
Vanilla Ice Cream 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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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 Ice Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.