Coffee Custard 1047-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB9B9C, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Mauve from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB9B9C · 1047-5
Coffee Custard
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Coffee Custard Technical Profile
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Coffee Custard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coffee Custard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCoffee Custard
Nearly identical
BehrAntique Mauve
Antique Mauve
Behr
Nearly identical
Dusky Hyacinth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hazelnut
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mauve Desert
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Intuitive
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Claystone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Luberon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Simply Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coffee Custard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coffee Custard
#AB9B9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coffee Custard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coffee 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Coffee Custard.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coffee Custard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coffee Custard have?
Coffee Custard by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coffee Custard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coffee Custard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coffee Custard are Antique Mauve by Behr (a near-identical match), Dusky Hyacinth by Valspar (a near-identical match), Violet Vista by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coffee 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 Coffee Custard?
Coffee Custard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Coffee Custard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.