Vanilla White
Vanilla White is a bright and airy paint color from Dulux. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#F0E8DA
LRV
83.00
Vanilla White in Real Rooms
Vanilla White has a high LRV of 83 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
10 Living Room Photos
Vanilla White anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Dulux Vanilla White living room color review
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Similar Colors
New Meringue reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 83), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 83 vs 62, Vanilla White is decisively the brighter choice.