Ref. #E3B557 · M290-5
English Custard
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
English Custard Technical Profile
What color is English Custard? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E3B557. Colors similar to English Custard include Vista Paint Serengeti Song, PPG Va Va Voom, Dunn-Edwards Santa Fe Tan. English Custard has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, English Custard sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to English Custard
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Serengeti Song
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Va Va Voom
PPG
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Damask Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Lollipop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gambol Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lioness
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Custard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Custard
#E3B557
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Custard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English 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 English 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.
English Custard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Custard have?
English Custard by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match English Custard from other brands?
The closest matches are Serengeti Song by Vista Paint (#E1B150), Va Va Voom by PPG (#E3B34C), Santa Fe Tan by Dunn-Edwards (#DFB45F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of English Custard?
English Custard has an LRV of 50.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why English Custard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.