Vanilla Custard W-D-220 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FDF4DA, LRV 91 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Lily from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDF4DA · W-D-220
Vanilla Custard
91%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vanilla Custard Technical Profile
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Vanilla Custard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vanilla Custard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVanilla Custard
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDesert Lily
Desert Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apricot Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cotton Tail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Andover Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vanilla Custard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vanilla Custard
#FDF4DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vanilla Custard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vanilla 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 Vanilla 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.
Vanilla Custard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vanilla Custard have?
Vanilla 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 Vanilla Custard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vanilla Custard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vanilla Custard are Desert Lily by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Apricot Mousse by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ivory Charm by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vanilla 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 Vanilla Custard?
Vanilla Custard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vanilla Custard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.