French Vanilla 7118 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F9E9D1 and LRV 83. Its closest cross-brand match is Country White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9E9D1 · 7118
French Vanilla
83%LRV Value
French Vanilla Technical Profile
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French Vanilla in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Vanilla in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFrench Vanilla
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCountry White
Country White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cumberland Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
May Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Almond Milk
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunset Nude
Valspar
Nearly identical
Celtic Linen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivory Fresco
PPG
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Clamshell White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Vanilla
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to French Vanilla.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 near-identical match), Cumberland Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), May Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for French Vanilla depends on the room. Here's how to choose.