Malabar 9110 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CFBEA9, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sahara Desert Sand from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CFBEA9 · 9110
Malabar
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Malabar Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFBEA9
RGB207, 190, 169
Estimated LRV53.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Sahara Desert Sand
PPG
#D0C0AC
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Sonoran Desert
Behr
#CFBDA9
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Crumcake
Dutch Boy
#CDBDAA
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Bronze Mist
Kilz
#CEBFAB
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Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
#CCBCA9
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Bar Harbor Beige
Benjamin Moore
#D0BDA5
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Hopsack
Valspar
#D0C1AE
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Moth Wing
Vista Paint
#CABBA7
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Sahara
Dunn-Edwards
#D5C3AD
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Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
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Colors That Work With Malabar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malabar
#CFBEA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malabar
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Malabar Room Palettes
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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
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Malabar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malabar have?
Malabar by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Malabar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malabar are Sahara Desert Sand by PPG (a close digital match), Sonoran Desert by Behr (a close digital match), Crumcake by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Malabar'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 Malabar?
Malabar has a estimated lightness value of 53.0, 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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