Creamed Vanilla 018W is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EFE8DB, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFE8DB · 018W
Creamed Vanilla
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creamed Vanilla Technical Profile
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Creamed Vanilla in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamed Vanilla in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCreamed Vanilla
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCreamy
Creamy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hint of Vanilla
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sugar Soap
PPG
Nearly identical
Hint of Vanilla
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Table Linen
Behr
Nearly identical
Himalaya
Kilz
Nearly identical
Collector's Item
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ball of String
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamed Vanilla
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamed Vanilla
#EFE8DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamed Vanilla
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamed Vanilla 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Creamed Vanilla.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamed Vanilla — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamed Vanilla have?
Creamed Vanilla by Dutch Boy 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 Creamed Vanilla in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamed Vanilla from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamed Vanilla are Creamy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hint of Vanilla by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Antique White by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamed Vanilla'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 Creamed Vanilla?
Creamed Vanilla has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creamed Vanilla's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.