Malted Milkshake by Dutch Boy paint color
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Ref. #D6CAC6 · 402-1DB

Malted Milkshake

61%LRV Value
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Malted Milkshake 402-1DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D6CAC6, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peignoir from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Malted Milkshake Technical Profile

HEX Code#D6CAC6
RGB214, 202, 198
LRV60.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandDutch Boy

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Malted Milkshake in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Malted Milkshake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dutch BoyMalted Milkshake
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallPeignoir

Peignoir

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Natalia

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

White Truffle

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Berry Cream

Valspar

Nearly identical

Hazy Taupe

Behr

Nearly identical

Clay Bisque

PPG

Nearly identical

Geyser

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Gobi Desert

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Impressionist Taupe

Kilz

Very similar

Coconut Macaroon

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Malted Milkshake

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Malted Milkshake

#D6CAC6

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA385

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Malted Milkshake

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dusky Morn

Complement

Kakelugn

Malted Milkshake Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Nesting Brown

Pop

Tandoor Spice

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Ripened Plum

Pop

Frog Hopper

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Hidden Garden

Pop

Ship Shape Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Malted Milkshake.

Coco Plum

Dutch Boy · 301-2DB

#D7C2C7

Mallow Root

Dutch Boy · 401-1DB

#D6C2BE

Birmingham Blush

Dutch Boy · 303-1DB

#E1C9C3

Magnolia Bloom

Dutch Boy · 201-2DB

#E0C6CC

Rosebud Pink

Dutch Boy · 301-1DB

#DFCDD0

Chipped Teacup

Dutch Boy · 303-2DB

#E5C8C6

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Deep Wine

PPG · 75RR 06/129

#604245

Glass Slippers

Valspar · 1003-8A

#BAA0B1

Malted Milkshake — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Malted Milkshake have?
Malted Milkshake by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Malted Milkshake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malted Milkshake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malted Milkshake are Peignoir by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Natalia by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), White Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Malted Milkshake'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 Malted Milkshake?
Malted Milkshake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.6, 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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