Malted Milkshake 402-1DB is a neutral paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D6CAC6, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #D6CAC6 · 402-1DB
Malted Milkshake
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Malted Milkshake Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6CAC6
RGB214, 202, 198
Estimated LRV60.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandDutch Boy
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Malted Milkshake
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball
#D6C8C3
Close digital match
Natalia
Vista Paint
#DBCCC7
Close digital match
White Truffle
Sherwin-Williams
#D7C8C2
Close digital match
Berry Cream
Valspar
#D5C6C2
Close digital match
Hazy Taupe
Behr
#D6C8C1
Close digital match
Clay Bisque
PPG
#DAD0CC
Close digital match
Geyser
Dunn-Edwards
#DBD0CE
Close digital match
Gobi Desert
Benjamin Moore
#D4C4BE
Similar digital color
Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
#D0C6BF
Similar digital color
Coconut Macaroon
Hirshfield's
#DACAC0
Similar digital color
Air .07
Colorhouse
#CEC4C5
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Malted Milkshake
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Malted Milkshake.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Malted Milkshake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malted Milkshake are Peignoir by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Natalia by Vista Paint (a close digital match), White Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Malted Milkshake
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Malted Milkshake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.