PPG • PPG1047-5

Coffee Custard

Name: PPG Coffee Custard PPG1047-5
Brand: PPG

With a focus on versatile tones, Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#ab9b9c

LRV

34.00

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Light Reflectance Value

34.00

Medium

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Coffee Custard's Color Strip

Coffee Custard is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Ancestral and Choo Choo. The strip spans from Forever Faithful at the lightest end to Carob Chip at the deepest. Strip PPG1047 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

1Forever Faithful 2Lost Love 3Just Gorgeous 4Ancestral 5Coffee Custard

6Choo Choo 7Carob Chip

Coffee Custard in Real Rooms

Coffee Custard has a medium LRV of 34 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.

1 Bathroom Photo

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Coffee Custard holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Coffee Custard — wabi-sabi bathroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Bedroom Photo

A bedroom finished in Coffee Custard rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

A boho bedroom painted in Coffee Custard

@simplywalldecor

1 Front Door Photo

Choosing Coffee Custard for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

classy front door featuring Coffee Custard by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Dining Room Photo

Pairing Coffee Custard with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

Coffee Custard paint in a boho dining room

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

Coffee Custard is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Coffee Custard color — scandinavian house inspiration

@simplywalldecor

1 Kitchen Photo

For smaller kitchens, Coffee Custard can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.

Coffee Custard — vintage kitchen

@simplywalldecor

1 Home Office Photo

The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Coffee Custard provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.

PPG Coffee Custard in a moody home office

@simplywalldecor

1 Living Room Photo

There is a specific "glow" that Coffee Custard takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

A scandinavian living room painted in Coffee Custard

@simplywalldecor

1 Patio Photo

Coffee Custard on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.

mediterranean patio featuring Coffee Custard by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Mudroom Photo

Coffee Custard in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.