Malted N160-2 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DECCCF, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosebud Pink from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DECCCF · N160-2
Malted
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Malted in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Malted in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMalted
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRosebud Pink
Rosebud Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lilac Buds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rosebud
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Powder Blush
PPG
Nearly identical
Paris Romance
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pretty Princess
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Desert Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Odyssey Lilac
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bridal Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Malted
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malted
#DECCCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9285
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malted
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Malted 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 Malted.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Malted — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malted have?
Malted by Behr has a neutral 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 Malted in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malted from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malted are Rosebud Pink by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lilac Buds by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rosebud by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Malted'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 Malted?
Malted has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.0, 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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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 Malted's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.