Strawberry Malt 2008-8C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E5CFBA, estimated 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.
Valspar · #E5CFBA · 2008-8C
Strawberry Malt
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Strawberry Malt Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5CFBA
RGB229, 207, 186
Estimated LRV64.8
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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Compare alternatives to Strawberry Malt
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Oat Cake
Behr
#E3CEBA
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Comfort
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#E3CEB8
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Take-Out
Vista Paint
#E5CDB7
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Pueblo
Sherwin-Williams
#E6D0BD
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Homespun Beige
Dutch Boy
#E6D0BD
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Practical Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#E1CBB6
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Dusty Blush
Kilz
#EAD3BE
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First Date
Hirshfield's
#E7CFB7
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Inner Peach
Benjamin Moore
#EAD5C1
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Scallop
Farrow & Ball
#D9C8BA
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Colors That Work With Strawberry Malt
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Strawberry Malt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Strawberry Malt are Oat Cake by Behr (a close digital match), Floral Bluff by Behr (a close digital match), Comfort by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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