Milk Shake 1165 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DDC1B0, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Setting Plaster from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDC1B0 · 1165
Milk Shake
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milk Shake Technical Profile
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Milk Shake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milk Shake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMilk Shake
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallSetting Plaster
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Old Oak Trail
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pacific Shoreline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lyman Camellia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Birthday Suit
PPG
Nearly identical
Coral Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Gypsum Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Classic Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wool Stockings
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lymann Camellia
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milk Shake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milk Shake
#DDC1B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AB81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milk Shake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milk Shake 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Milk Shake.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milk Shake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milk Shake have?
Milk Shake by Benjamin Moore 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 Milk Shake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milk Shake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milk Shake are Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Old Oak Trail by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pacific Shoreline by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Milk Shake'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 Milk Shake?
Milk Shake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milk Shake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.