Malted Milk 6057 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DECABD, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandstone Quarry from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DECABD · 6057
Malted Milk
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Malted Milk Technical Profile
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Malted Milk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Malted Milk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMalted Milk
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySandstone Quarry
Sandstone Quarry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Cocoa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pink Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Cocoa Parfait
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Mocha
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Coconut Macaroon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coconut Macaroon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
New Wool
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wool Stockings
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Malted Milk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Malted Milk
#DECABD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Malted Milk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Malted Milk 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Malted Milk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Malted Milk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Malted Milk have?
Malted Milk by Sherwin-Williams 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 Malted Milk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Malted Milk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malted Milk are Sandstone Quarry by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Marshmallow Cocoa by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pink Beige by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Malted Milk'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 Milk?
Malted Milk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Malted Milk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.