Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream is a beige paint color from Behr, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#ffe6b3LRV
80.36
Vanilla Ice Cream in Rooms
Follow Vanilla Ice Cream from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 2 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Misc Photos
2 misc images place Vanilla Ice Cream (P260-3) in an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula. Its LRV of 80.4 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Accent wall in Vanilla Ice Cream brightens the space with warm, creamy tones.
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Wall painted Vanilla Ice Cream adds soft luminosity without overwhelming the room.
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Similar Colors
At LRV 80 vs 67, Vanilla Ice Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 61, Vanilla Ice Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
Vanilla Ice Cream reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 26), opening up a space where Peaceful River encloses it.
Vanilla Ice Cream reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 9), opening up a space where Traditional Blue encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
The subtle warmth of Behr Vanilla Ice Cream (P260-3) creates a soothing atmosphere in any space. This soft hue pairs beautifully with deep navy blue and rich forest green for a balanced and sophisticated look. Touches of metallic gold accents can add a touch of luxury to a room painted in Vanilla Ice Cream. 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