Milk Shake
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Milk Shake remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#DCC0AF
LRV
55.57
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 56 vs 24, Milk Shake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 56, Butter Pecan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 56 vs 21, Milk Shake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 56, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (56 vs 51) makes Milk Shake the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 55), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 55), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 54), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Wheatberry reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 56), opening up a space where Milk Shake encloses it.
Tropical Sand reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 56), opening up a space where Milk Shake encloses it.
At LRV 75 vs 56, Victorian Lace is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 56, Melted Ice Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 55), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 56 vs 40, Milk Shake is decisively the brighter choice.
Milk Shake reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 42), opening up a space where San Carlos Tan encloses it.
Milk Shake reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 35), opening up a space where Mountain Hideaway encloses it.
At LRV 56 vs 42, Milk Shake is decisively the brighter choice.
Milk Shake reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 43), opening up a space where Winthrop Peach encloses it.