Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057) records 61.68% LRV and 83.3 L*_HK lightness (#DECABD, RGB 222/202/189). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.62, a*=4.86, b*=9.02, C*=10.25, h°=61.7°) place SW 6057 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Malted Milk (SW 6057) are Behr Suede Beige (MQ3-38, ΔE=1.42) and Benjamin Moore Light Mocha (2096-60, ΔE=1.47).
Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057, #DECABD) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Malted Milk (SW 6057) | #DECABD | 61.68% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Suede Beige (MQ3-38) | #D9C7B9 | 59% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.42 (97%) |
| Behr #2 | Sand Dance (S190-2) | #E0C8B9 | 61% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.51 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Light Mocha (2096-60) | #E2CFC4 | 65% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.47 (96.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Pinky Swear (CSP-340) | #DDCCBD | 62.46% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.94 (95.9%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for SW 6057: Suede Beige (MQ3-38) delivers -2.7 LRV points deeper than Malted Milk (SW 6057) with matched C*=10.11 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for SW 6057: Sand Dance (S190-2) delivers identical 61% reflectance to SW 6057 with +1.91 higher C*=12.16 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.6 equivalent for SW 6057: Stonewashed Brown (N190-2) delivers identical 62% reflectance to SW 6057 with -1.51 softer C*=8.74 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for SW 6057: Light Mocha (2096-60) delivers +3.3 LRV points lighter than Malted Milk (SW 6057) with -1.05 softer C*=9.2 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.94 equivalent for SW 6057: Pinky Swear (CSP-340) delivers identical 62.46% reflectance to SW 6057 with matched C*=10.21 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.95 equivalent for SW 6057: Coastal Cottage (1164) delivers +5.1 LRV points lighter than Malted Milk (SW 6057) with +1.23 higher C*=11.48 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Malted Milk (#DECABD, LRV 61.68%).
Malted Milk (SW 6057, b*=9.02) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Malted Milk (SW 6057)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6057 (2700K shifts to #FAC39F)
Need Malted Milk (SW 6057, LRV 61.68%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #DECABD:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 6057 (Malted Milk) reflects 61.68% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057) registers J'=85.1, a'=4.11, and b'=6.03 with HSL (24°, 33%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.3 L*_HK. Because SW 6057 carries a*=4.86 red-green and b*=9.02 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=10.25, Malted Milk projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6057 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Malted Milk (SW 6057) holds its native #E5C9B5 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6057 adapts to #EBC7AD; at 3500K halogen, Malted Milk transitions to #F0C6A7; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6057 warms to #F5C4A3; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Malted Milk (SW 6057) settles at #FAC39F.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057, #DECABD), Behr Suede Beige (MQ3-38, #D9C7B9, LRV 59%) scores ΔE2000=1.42 and CAM16=1.4, followed by Sand Dance (S190-2, ΔE=1.51). In Benjamin Moore, Light Mocha (2096-60, #E2CFC4, LRV 65%) achieves ΔE2000=1.47 ahead of Pinky Swear (CSP-340, ΔE=1.94). Coordinate SW 6057 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Arcade White (SW 7100) trim, Shell White (SW 8917) hallways, and Cotton White (SW 7104) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk.
Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.68% (#DECABD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.3 L*_HK.
At 61.68% reflectance, Malted Milk (SW 6057) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.62) to hold its #DECABD color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.62, a*=4.86, b*=9.02) classifies Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=10.25 chroma and h°=61.7° hue.
Pair Malted Milk (SW 6057) with North & East Windows for SW 6057 (61.68% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Malted Milk (SW 6057). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6057 shifts from #DECABD toward #FAC39F.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057, #DECABD) are Behr Suede Beige (MQ3-38, #D9C7B9) at ΔE2000=1.42 and Benjamin Moore Light Mocha (2096-60, #E2CFC4) at ΔE2000=1.47.
Both MQ3-38 and 2096-60 matches are verified against Malted Milk (SW 6057) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057, LRV 61.68%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Arcade White (SW 7100, #F3EEE7, LRV 86.08%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Arcade White (SW 7100) with Malted Milk (SW 6057) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.