Malted Milk 7003-9 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EBE0CA, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBE0CA · 7003-9
Malted Milk
75%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 →
ValsparMalted Milk
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFrench White
French White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Muslin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Almond
Kilz
Nearly identical
Castle Ridge
Behr
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Eloquent Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Ivory Parchment
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chic Magnet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
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
#EBE0CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB57D
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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar 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 Valspar 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 French White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Muslin by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Classical White by Sherwin-Williams (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 75.2, 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 Malted Milk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.