Custard Cream 370C-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FBF5CE, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Straw Hat from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBF5CE · 370C-2
Custard Cream
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Custard Cream Technical Profile
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Custard Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Custard Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCustard Cream
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOld Straw Hat
Old Straw Hat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spring Fever
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Smile
Valspar
Nearly identical
Focus on Light
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silk Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Custard Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Custard Cream
#FBF5CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Custard Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Custard Cream 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 Custard Cream.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Custard Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Custard Cream have?
Custard Cream by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Custard Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Custard Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Custard Cream are Old Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spring Fever by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Smile by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Custard Cream'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 Custard Cream?
Custard Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Custard Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.