Strawberry Malt 2008-8C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E5CFBA, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oat Cake from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5CFBA · 2008-8C
Strawberry Malt
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Strawberry Malt Technical Profile
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Strawberry Malt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Strawberry Malt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparStrawberry Malt
Nearly identical
BehrOat Cake
Oat Cake
Behr
Nearly identical
Comfort
PPG
Nearly identical
Take-Out
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pueblo
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Homespun Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Practical Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dusty Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
First Date
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Inner Peach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Strawberry Malt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Strawberry Malt
#E5CFBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B47D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Strawberry Malt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Strawberry Malt 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 Strawberry Malt.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Strawberry Malt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Strawberry Malt have?
Strawberry Malt 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 Strawberry Malt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Strawberry Malt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Strawberry Malt are Oat Cake by Behr (a near-identical match), Floral Bluff by Behr (a near-identical match), Comfort by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Strawberry Malt'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 Strawberry Malt?
Strawberry Malt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Strawberry Malt's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.