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.
Ref. #D6CAC6 · 402-1DB
Malted Milkshake
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Malted Milkshake Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Malted Milkshake 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
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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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