Vanilla Wafer 1204-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F3EAD2, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apple Sauce from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F3EAD2 · 1204-2
Vanilla Wafer
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Vanilla Wafer Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3EAD2
RGB243, 234, 210
Estimated LRV82.6
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
BrandPPG
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Apple Sauce
Hirshfield's
#F4EBD2
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Writing Paper
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#F4ECD4
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Woodmont Cream
Benjamin Moore
#F4ECD5
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Misty Mustard
Vista Paint
#F4EAD0
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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Oatmeal Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
#F6EBD3
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Veranda Ivory
Valspar
#F8EDD4
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Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
#F4E9CE
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Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E9CF
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Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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Colors That Work With Vanilla Wafer
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vanilla Wafer
#F3EAD2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACBC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vanilla Wafer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vanilla Wafer Room Palettes
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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
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Vanilla Wafer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vanilla Wafer have?
Vanilla Wafer by PPG 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 Wafer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vanilla Wafer are Apple Sauce by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Writing Paper by Behr (a close digital match), Woodmont Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Vanilla Wafer'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 Wafer?
Vanilla Wafer has a estimated lightness value of 82.6, 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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