# Behr Vanilla Paste

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vanilla-paste](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vanilla-paste)

Behr Vanilla Paste S290-1 is a very light cream with a clear warm beige cast, shown here as #f3e7d3. It reads softer and less stark than plain white, with a gentle yellow-peach warmth that can make a room feel brighter without turning icy. In strong daylight, Vanilla Paste appears airy and pale; under warm lamps, its creamy undertone becomes more noticeable. Use it on bedroom, living room, or hallway walls when crisp white trim would feel too sharp. Pair it with natural oak, woven linen, warm brass, terracotta accents, or muted olive for an earthy, layered interior.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Vanilla Paste
- **Color code:** S290-1
- **HEX:** #f3e7d3
- **RGB:** 243, 231, 211
- **LRV:** 80.88%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 38° Saturation: 13.17% Value: 95.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 57, 89)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.94 Yellow: 13.17 Key: 4.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 232.308 I: 13.578 Q: -3.686
- **XYZ:** X: 77.294 Y: 80.911 Z: 73.156
- **CIE Lab:** L:92.092 a:0.788 b:11.195
- **CIE Luv:** L:92.092 u:8.207 v:16.495
- **Decimal:** 15984595
- **Hunter Lab:** 89.95, -4.029, 14.745

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Welcoming White](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-welcoming-white)
- [Valspar US Ivory Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-ivory-lace)
- [Benjamin Moore Capri Coast](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-capri-coast-oc-87)
- [Sherwin Williams Summer White](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-white-sw-7557)
- [Valspar US Lemon Meringue](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-lemon-meringue)
- [Valspar US Cremini Mushroom](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cremini-mushroom)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-white-oc-81)
- [Benjamin Moore Pompeii](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pompeii-oc-82)
- [Sherwin Williams Crème](https://plan-home.com/color/creme-sw-7556)
- [Behr Clean Canvas](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clean-canvas)
- [Sherwin Williams Décor White](https://plan-home.com/color/decor-white-sw-7559)
- [Valspar US Kabuki Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-kabuki-clay)
- [Behr Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-original-white)
- [Benjamin Moore Franklin White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-franklin-white-cw-200)
- [Valspar US Polished Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-polished-ivory)
- [Behr Ceylon Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ceylon-cream)
- [Behr Cottage White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cottage-white)
- [Valspar US Bermuda Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-bermuda-sand)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr White Flour](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-flour)
- [Behr Yucca White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-yucca-white)
- [Behr Cottage White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cottage-white)
- [Behr Ceylon Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ceylon-cream)
- [Behr Delicate Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-delicate-lace)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Warm Marshmallow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-warm-marshmallow)
- [Behr French Creme](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-french-creme)
- [Behr Cellini Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cellini-gold)
- [Behr Abstract](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-abstract)
- [Behr Powdered Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-powdered-gold)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Extreme](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-extreme)
- [Behr Upscale](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-upscale)
- [Behr Siberian Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-siberian-ice)
- [Behr English Channel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-english-channel)
- [Behr Layers Of Ocean](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-layers-of-ocean)
- [Behr Thundercloud](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-thundercloud)
- [Behr Hilo Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hilo-bay)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.