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Sherwin Williams Malted Milk SW6057

Malted Milk

Sherwin Williams

SW6057

About Malted Milk by Sherwin Williams

Malted Milk SW6057 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 61% and hue near 24° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 61.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #decabd

RGB: 222, 202, 189

Hue24°

Saturation33%

Lightness81%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Malted Milk from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Malted Milk looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Malted Milk SW6057 a warm or cool color?
Malted Milk by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Malted Milk?
Malted Milk sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 24°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Malted Milk?
Brightness is about 61%. Saturation is around 33%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 81%. Hue is close to 24°. The hex value is #decabd. The RGB value is 222, 202, 189.
Is Malted Milk better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Malted Milk has brightness around 61%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Malted Milk?
You can match Malted Milk 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.
Where does Malted Milk work best in a home?
Malted Milk 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.
How does Malted Milk compare to a pure white paint?
Malted Milk 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.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Malted Milk in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Malted Milk in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Malted Milk. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Malted Milk. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.