French Custard 315-1DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EFDDC1, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Napery from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFDDC1 · 315-1DB
French Custard
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Custard Technical Profile
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French Custard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Custard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFrench Custard
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNapery
Napery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Light Incense
Behr
Nearly identical
Heartsmere
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jakarta
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shortbread
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stilwell Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Honey Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Simple Pleasures
Valspar
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Custard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Custard
#EFDDC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Custard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French 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 Dutch Boy Colors
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Custard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Custard have?
French Custard 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 French Custard in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Custard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Custard are Napery by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Light Incense by Behr (a near-identical match), Paper Lantern by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French 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 French Custard?
French Custard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.9, 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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