Creamy Custard 1204-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9E7BF, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Child from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9E7BF · 1204-3
Creamy Custard
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creamy Custard Technical Profile
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Creamy Custard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy Custard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCreamy Custard
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAutumn Child
Autumn Child
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Solstice
Behr
Nearly identical
Creamy Oat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Full Moon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Slightly Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
San Mateo Beaches
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sheepskin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crescent Moon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Bubble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Custard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Custard
#F9E7BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Custard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy 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 Creamy Custard.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy Custard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Custard have?
Creamy Custard by PPG 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 Creamy Custard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy Custard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Custard are Autumn Child by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Solstice by Behr (a near-identical match), Clean Canvas by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy 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 Creamy Custard?
Creamy Custard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.1, 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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