Cupcake Frosting LD190-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #F9ECD7, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almond Milk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9ECD7 · LD190-01
Cupcake Frosting
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cupcake Frosting Technical Profile
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Cupcake Frosting in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cupcake Frosting in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCupcake Frosting
Nearly identical
BehrAlmond Milk
Almond Milk
Behr
Nearly identical
Carnival Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mimosa
PPG
Nearly identical
Antique Linen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pelican Beach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Verve
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Night Light
Valspar
Nearly identical
Navarro
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cupcake Frosting
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cupcake Frosting
#F9ECD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cupcake Frosting
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cupcake Frosting 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Cupcake Frosting.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cupcake Frosting — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cupcake Frosting have?
Cupcake Frosting by Kilz 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 Cupcake Frosting in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cupcake Frosting from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cupcake Frosting are Almond Milk by Behr (a near-identical match), Encaje Aperlado by Behr (a near-identical match), Pearly Lace by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cupcake Frosting'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 Cupcake Frosting?
Cupcake Frosting has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cupcake Frosting's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.