Cream Custard by Behr paint color
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Ref. #F5D9B0 · M270-3

Cream Custard

72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cream Custard M270-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5D9B0, 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.

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Cream Custard Technical Profile

HEX Code#F5D9B0
RGB245, 217, 176
LRV72.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Cream Custard in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cream Custard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrCream Custard
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCaptivating Cream

Captivating Cream

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Oklahoma Wheat

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Yellow Bloom

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

French Pastry

Valspar

Nearly identical

Fine Sand

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Canyon Sand

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Coin Purse

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Amber Light

Kilz

Nearly identical

Just Peachy

PPG

Nearly identical

Farrow's Cream

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Grain .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cream Custard

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cream Custard

#F5D9B0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C0C86A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Amber Light

Complement

Eternal Elegance

Cream Custard Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Vintage Brass

Pop

Fired Up

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Planet Green

Pop

Chakra

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Calypso Blue

Pop

Cerulean

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Cream Custard.

Clam Chowder

Behr · 330C-3

#F5DAAC

Pale Honey

Behr · PPU6-8

#F5D6AA

Warm Apricot

Behr · PPL-42

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Vanilla Cone

Behr · PPH-13

#F2D9B8

Cono De Vainilla

Behr · PPH-13 (HISP)

#F2D9B8

Pale Coral

Behr · PPU3-7

#F0D0B4

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Kitsilano Beach

Benjamin Moore · CC-278

#EBD3B2

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cream Custard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cream Custard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream Custard are Captivating Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Oklahoma Wheat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yellow Bloom by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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