Frangipane
Frangipane is a bright and airy paint color from Sherwin-Williams. 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
#F4D5B2
LRV
70.12
Frangipane in Real Rooms
Frangipane has a high LRV of 70.12 — 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.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Frangipane makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
classy front door featuring Frangipane by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Frangipane is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.
Sherwin-Williams Frangipane in a scandinavian home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Frangipane rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A art deco bedroom painted in Frangipane
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Frangipane provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Frangipane paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Frangipane can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Frangipane — japandi bathroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Frangipane is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Frangipane — contemporary kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Frangipane provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
A organic modern living room painted in Frangipane
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1 House Photo
The way Frangipane interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Frangipane color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Frangipane is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
minimalist patio featuring Frangipane by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Frangipane adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Frangipane paint in a small mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 70, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 14, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (70 vs 67) makes Frangipane the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Frangipane reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 72 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (75 vs 70) makes Hinoki the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 72 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 71 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 70 vs 30, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 8, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 55, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
Frangipane reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 8), opening up a space where Marea Baja encloses it.
Frangipane reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 16), opening up a space where Turkish Tile encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 9, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 44, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Impressive Ivory reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (81 vs 70) makes Conch Shell the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 72 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Melon Tint reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dollop Of Cream reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 70), opening up a space where Frangipane encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 70 vs 47, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 70 vs 53, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 55, Frangipane is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (70 vs 59) makes Frangipane the marginally brighter of the two.