Creamy Surprises VS-9603 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F7D99B, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honeywheat from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7D99B · VS-9603
Creamy Surprises
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creamy Surprises Technical Profile
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Creamy Surprises in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy Surprises in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCreamy Surprises
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHoneywheat
Honeywheat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Creased Khaki
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
First Day of School
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pismo Dunes
Behr
Nearly identical
Clay Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
La Luna Amarilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jonquil Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Toasted Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beeswax .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Surprises
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Surprises
#F7D99B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBCD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Surprises
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy Surprises 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 Creamy Surprises.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy Surprises — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Surprises have?
Creamy Surprises 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 Creamy Surprises in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy Surprises from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Surprises are Honeywheat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Creased Khaki by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), First Day of School by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy Surprises'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 Creamy Surprises?
Creamy Surprises has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.8, 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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