Malabar

Malabar by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Malabar sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 33°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 53%. Saturation is around 28%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 33°. The hex value is #cfbea9. The RGB value is 207, 190, 169.

Malabar has brightness around 53%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Malabar with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Malabar works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Malabar is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.