Malt 720A-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D1C7CC, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Iris from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1C7CC · 720A-3
Malt
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Malt Technical Profile
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Malt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Malt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMalt
Nearly identical
ValsparHazy Iris
Hazy Iris
Valspar
Nearly identical
Utopia
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stardust Ballroom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stardust Ballroom
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Wallflower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eagle's View
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
New Age
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Executive Taupe
PPG
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Malt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malt
#D1C7CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Malt.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Malt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malt have?
Malt by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Malt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malt are Hazy Iris by Valspar (a near-identical match), Utopia by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Stardust Ballroom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Malt?
Malt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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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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 Malt's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.