ColorplanBenjamin Moore Milk Shake (1165) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070), Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 56.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCC0AF |
| RGB | 220, 192, 175 |
| HSL | 23°, 39%, 77% |
About Milk Shake
Milk Shake (1165) is a mid-tone pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 56, Milk Shake has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Milk Shake'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, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Crossroads (1226); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Milk Shake changes with the light
Milk Shake 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
Milk Shake's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Milk Shake 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 Milk Shake can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Milk Shake will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Milk Shake in real homes
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Milk Shake 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 3.2
Also close: Malted Milk (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Templeton Pink (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Milk Shake questions
What undertone does Milk Shake have?
Milk Shake has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Milk Shake's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Milk Shake a light or dark color?
Milk Shake has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Milk Shake has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Milk Shake in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Milk Shake?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Milk Shake's undertone.
Where does Milk Shake work best?
Milk Shake works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 56, Milk Shake has visible color without darkening a room much.
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