French Vanilla vs Sun Salutation paint color comparison

French Vanilla vs Sun Salutation

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. French Vanilla (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Sun Salutation (LRV 66), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 23.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

French Vanilla
Sherwin-Williams · 7118
LRV82.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7118
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sun Salutation
Sherwin-Williams · 9664
LRV66.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9664
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

French Vanilla vs Sun Salutation Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Vanilla on one side and Sun Salutation 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.