Malabar
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Malabar (9110) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 53.1 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 13 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
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53.11
Malabar's Color Strip
Malabar is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Natural Linen and Antler Velvet. The strip spans from Natural Linen at the lightest end to Cowboy Boots at the deepest. Strip 205 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Malabar in Rooms
Follow Malabar from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 13 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Kitchen Photos
The 2 kitchen images turn a yellow swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Kitchen walls in Malabar deliver warm, inviting color depth.
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Cabinetry in Malabar adds richness to this traditional kitchen design.
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3 Misc Photos
3 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Malabar (9110) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Storage cabinet in Malabar serves as a functional accent piece.
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Hallway walls in Malabar create a warm, welcoming transition space.
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Corridor painted in Malabar draws the eye down the passageway.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
In cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture, the most interesting quality of Malabar (9110) may be the way it responds to countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Cabinet doors in Malabar enhance the kitchen's sophisticated appearance.
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Kitchen cabinetry in Malabar brings timeless elegance and warmth.
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Cabinet finish in Malabar deepens the kitchen's traditional character.
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Kitchen cabinets in Malabar offer rich, sophisticated color.
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Cabinetry finished in Malabar provides enduring style and appeal.
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1 House Photo
Malabar (9110) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.
House exterior in Malabar delivers warm, approachable curb appeal.
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2 Living Room Photos
The 2 living room images turn a yellow swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Walls in Malabar create an inviting, sophisticated living environment.
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Living room painted Malabar exudes warm, collected elegance.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 53, Divine White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 28, Malabar is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 22, Malabar is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 53, Divine White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 54 and 53, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 55 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 53 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (57 vs 53) makes Kilim Beige the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (57 vs 53) makes Fresco Cream the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 52), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Malabar reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Malabar reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Malabar reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 53), opening up a space where Malabar encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 20, Malabar is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 53 and 53, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 53), opening up a space where Malabar encloses it.
Darker Colors
Malabar reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 33), opening up a space where Artisan Tan encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 35, Malabar is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (53 vs 41) makes Malabar the marginally brighter of the two.
Malabar reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Manufacturer description
This sandy beige neutral can turn any living space into a soft, warm haven from the stresses of the world. Pairs well with other soft, warm hues.