Vanilla Chai LC180-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #F5E6D9, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pensacola Pink from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E6D9 · LC180-01
Vanilla Chai
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vanilla Chai Technical Profile
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Vanilla Chai in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vanilla Chai in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzVanilla Chai
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePensacola Pink
Pensacola Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chamois Cloth
Behr
Nearly identical
Abalone Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moongaze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rosarian
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
China Doll
PPG
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pueblo Wall
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alluring White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Flax Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vanilla Chai
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vanilla Chai
#F5E6D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDBA75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vanilla Chai
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vanilla Chai 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Vanilla Chai.
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 Chai — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vanilla Chai have?
Vanilla Chai by Kilz 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 Chai in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vanilla Chai from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vanilla Chai are Pensacola Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chamois Cloth by Behr (a near-identical match), Abalone Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vanilla Chai'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 Chai?
Vanilla Chai has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.0, 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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Why Vanilla Chai's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.