Sharp Cheddar vs Vanilla Ice Cream paint color comparison

Sharp Cheddar vs Vanilla Ice Cream

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 87 vs 39, Vanilla Ice Cream will read as the brighter of the two — a 48-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sharp Cheddar's red character against Vanilla Ice Cream's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 73.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sharp Cheddar
Benjamin Moore · 2017-20
LRV39.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2017-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Vanilla Ice Cream
Benjamin Moore · 2154-70
LRV86.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2154-70
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Sharp Cheddar vs Vanilla Ice Cream Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sharp Cheddar on one side and Vanilla Ice Cream on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.