Autumn Malt 230F-4 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CFA097, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raffia Cream from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFA097 · 230F-4
Autumn Malt
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Autumn Malt Technical Profile
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Autumn Malt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Autumn Malt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAutumn Malt
Nearly identical
PPGRaffia Cream
Raffia Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Titanic Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
A Li'L Cheeky
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Musk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Calliope
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Auburn Wave
Vista Paint
Very similar
Salmon Run
Valspar
Very similar
Cabbage Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Canyon Blossom
Kilz
Visible difference
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Autumn Malt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Autumn Malt
#CFA097
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0A082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Autumn Malt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Autumn Malt 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Autumn Malt.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Autumn Malt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Autumn Malt have?
Autumn Malt by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Autumn Malt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Autumn Malt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Autumn Malt are Raffia Cream by PPG (a near-identical match), Titanic Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), A Li'L Cheeky by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Autumn Malt'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 Autumn Malt?
Autumn Malt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Autumn Malt's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.