Malted Milk 7003-9 is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EBE0CA, estimated 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.
Valspar · #EBE0CA · 7003-9
Malted Milk
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Malted Milk Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBE0CA
RGB235, 224, 202
Estimated LRV75.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
French White
Benjamin Moore
#EBE0CA
Close digital match
Muslin
Sherwin-Williams
#EADFC9
Close digital match
Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
#E9DEC8
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Pale Almond
Kilz
#EBDFC9
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Castle Ridge
Behr
#EADEC7
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Eloquent Ivory
PPG
#EBE1CD
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Ivory Parchment
Vista Paint
#EEE2CA
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Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
#EBE1C9
Close digital match
Chic Magnet
Hirshfield's
#EDE1C8
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Air .03
Colorhouse
#E5DFC9
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Colors That Work With Malted Milk
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Malted Milk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Malted Milk are French White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Muslin by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Classical White by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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