Malibu Coast 230E-2 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EBD0D2, LRV 67 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Short and Sweet from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBD0D2 · 230E-2
Malibu Coast
67%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Malibu Coast Technical Profile
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Malibu Coast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Malibu Coast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMalibu Coast
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsShort and Sweet
Short and Sweet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Princess Pearl Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Boardwalk Taffy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alyssum
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pearl Pink
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Delicate Pink Rose
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rose Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pink Dynasty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Malibu Coast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malibu Coast
#EBD0D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B29580
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malibu Coast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Malibu Coast 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 Malibu Coast.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Malibu Coast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malibu Coast have?
Malibu Coast by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Malibu Coast in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malibu Coast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malibu Coast are Short and Sweet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Princess Pearl Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Blush by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Malibu Coast'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 Malibu Coast?
Malibu Coast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Malibu Coast's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.