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Vanilla Milkshake OC-59
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Subtle green undertone
In CIELAB, Vanilla Milkshake sits at L* 93.2, a* -1.6, b* 4.4. Its hue angle is 110° and its chroma is 4.6, so it leans green only slightly — the undertone mostly shows next to whiter or grayer colors. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 29%.
LRV 81.0: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 81.0, Vanilla Milkshake is lighter than 94% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Vanilla Milkshake
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | SW 9581 | 1.43 | Very close | |
| Alabaster | SW 7008 | 1.46 | Very close | |
| Cold Foam | SW 9504 | 1.48 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Vanilla Milkshake
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonious White | DC-013 | 0.55 | Practically identical | |
| White Moderne | PPU24-14 | 0.82 | Practically identical | |
| Aspen Snow | ECC-63-2 | 0.85 | Practically identical |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Milkshake | 2141-70 | 0.00 | Practically identical | |
| Icicle | OC-60 | 0.48 | Practically identical | |
| Icicle | 2142-70 | 0.48 | Practically identical | |
| White Dove | OC-17 | 0.68 | Practically identical | |
| White Dove | PM-19 | 0.68 | Practically identical | |
| Steam | AF-15 | 0.84 | Practically identical |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Ivory Tusk 2153-70 · lighter, LRV 84.6
- Ivory Tusk OC-91 · lighter, LRV 84.6
- Ecru 2014-70 · lighter, LRV 84.8
- Pensacola Pink 1184 · darker, LRV 77.1
- Lacey Pearl 2108-70 · darker, LRV 77.5
- Woodland White 463 · darker, LRV 77.0
Colors that go with Vanilla Milkshake
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Polar White 2069-70 · complementary (180°)
- Sand Dollar OC-71 · analogous (−30°)
- Stonewashed 865 · analogous (+30°)
- Sweet Bluette 813 · triadic (120°)
- Raspberry Ice 2072-70 · triadic (240°)
Vanilla Milkshake vs popular colors
- White Dove (Benjamin Moore OC-17, ΔE 0.7) is lighter (LRV 83.2 vs 81.0).
- Swiss Coffee (Benjamin Moore OC-45, ΔE 1.1) is about as light, more yellow/warm.
- Cloud White (Benjamin Moore OC-130, ΔE 1.4) is lighter (LRV 85.0 vs 81.0), more yellow/warm.