Sherwin Williams

Vanillin

SW 6371

Vanillin is a light, warm yellow-cream with soft beige undertones that keep it from appearing overly yellow. With an LRV of 78, it reflects a high amount of light, making it functional in north-facing spaces or areas with limited natural light. The yellow base is subtle enough that it behaves more like a tinted white than a true yellow.

It works well on walls in kitchens, living rooms, and hallways. Vanillin pairs with Sherwin-Williams Creamy and Dover White for layered warm-neutral schemes, while Clary Sage or Homburg Gray introduce contrasting depth.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6371

Vanillin in Real Homes (5 Photos)

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Vanillin in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Vanillin under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Vanillin under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

87%

Light

Saturation

61%

Saturated

LRV

78.0
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Color Position
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Color Codes

HEX
#F2E3CA
RGB Decimal
242, 227, 202
RGB Percent
94.9%, 89.0%, 79.2%
HSL
37.5, 60.6%, 87.1%
HSV
37.5, 16.5%, 94.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 6.2%, 16.5%, 5.1%
YIQ
228.6, 17.0, -4.6
XYZ
74.75, 78.08, 67.01
CIE Lab
90.82, 1.10, 14.05
CIE Luv
90.82, 10.38, 20.44
Hunter Lab
88.36, 1.12, 13.10
Decimal
15918026

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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