Malvavisco PPH-18 (HISP) is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5EFE5, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frost Bite from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EFE5 · PPH-18 (HISP)
Malvavisco
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Malvavisco in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Malvavisco in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMalvavisco
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFrost Bite
Frost Bite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cotton
Kilz
Nearly identical
Floral White
PPG
Nearly identical
Pink Damask
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Neutral Ground
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Powdered
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crisp Cotton
Valspar
Nearly identical
Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Child of Heaven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Malvavisco
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malvavisco
#F5EFE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malvavisco
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Malvavisco 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 Malvavisco.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Malvavisco — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malvavisco have?
Malvavisco by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Malvavisco in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malvavisco from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malvavisco are Frost Bite by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), White Flour by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cotton by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Malvavisco'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 Malvavisco?
Malvavisco has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Malvavisco's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.