ColorplanBenjamin Moore Creamy Custard (1145) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 46. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121) and Farrow & Ball Fake Tan (No.9912). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 46.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5AE83 |
| RGB | 213, 174, 131 |
| HSL | 31°, 49%, 67% |
About Creamy Custard
Creamy Custard (1145) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 46, Creamy Custard has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Creamy Custard's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Acorn Yellow (2161-40), it's lighter.
How Creamy Custard changes with the light
Creamy Custard has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Creamy Custard's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Creamy Custard will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Creamy Custard can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Creamy Custard will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Creamy Custard in real homes
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Creamy Custard equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Creamy Custard questions
What undertone does Creamy Custard have?
Creamy Custard has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Creamy Custard's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Creamy Custard a light or dark color?
Creamy Custard has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Creamy Custard has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Creamy Custard in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Fake Tan No.9912 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 6.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Creamy Custard?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Creamy Custard's undertone.
Where does Creamy Custard work best?
Creamy Custard works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 46, Creamy Custard has visible color without darkening a room much.
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