French Vanilla 7118 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F9E9D1 and estimated LRV 83. Its closest cross-brand match is Country White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #F9E9D1 · 7118
French Vanilla
83%Estimated LRV
French Vanilla Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9E9D1
RGB249, 233, 209
Estimated LRV83.0
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With French Vanilla
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Vanilla
#F9E9D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFC86A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Vanilla
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Vanilla 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
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French Vanilla — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match French Vanilla from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Vanilla are Country White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cumberland Cream by Vista Paint (a close digital match), May Sun by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting French Vanilla'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 French Vanilla?
French Vanilla has a estimated lightness value of 83.0, 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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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for French Vanilla depends on the room. Here's how to choose.