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.
Ref. #F5D9B0 · M270-3
Cream Custard
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cream Custard Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cream Custard.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cream Custard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.