Cream Custard M270-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5D9B0, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Captivating Cream from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F5D9B0 · M270-3
Cream Custard
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cream Custard Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5D9B0
RGB245, 217, 176
Estimated LRV72.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Cream Custard
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Captivating Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F4D9B1
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Oklahoma Wheat
Benjamin Moore
#F1D6AD
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Yellow Bloom
Dutch Boy
#F1D6AD
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French Pastry
Valspar
#F1D6AF
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Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
#F1D5AE
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Canyon Sand
Hirshfield's
#F2D6AA
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Coin Purse
Vista Paint
#EED3AA
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Amber Light
Kilz
#FADAB2
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Just Peachy
PPG
#EFD5B1
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Colors That Work With Cream Custard
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream Custard
#F5D9B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0C86A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream Custard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cream Custard Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cream Custard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream Custard have?
Cream Custard by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cream Custard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream Custard are Captivating Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Oklahoma Wheat by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yellow Bloom by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cream Custard's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cream Custard?
Cream Custard has a estimated lightness value of 72.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Cream Custard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.