Marshmallow
We've categorized Marshmallow as a bright and airy White because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 15 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#EEE9E0
LRV
81.73
Marshmallow's Color Strip
Marshmallow is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 267 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Marshmallow in Real Rooms
Marshmallow has a high LRV of 81.73 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, bathroom, living room and bedroom.
7 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Marshmallow, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Hallway walls in Marshmallow provide soft, luminous continuity.
@marlaplainandsmall
2 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Marshmallow holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom vanity and walls feature crisp Marshmallow for a clean aesthetic.
@behindthe.yellow.door
Soft Marshmallow paint wraps the bathroom in gentle, neutral warmth.
@behindthe.yellow.door
4 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Marshmallow. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in Marshmallow create an airy, inviting backdrop.
@marlaplainandsmall
Furniture and trim stand out against walls painted in creamy Marshmallow.
@marlaplainandsmall
Marshmallow walls provide a serene foundation for the living room's decor.
@marlaplainandsmall
Living room receives natural light beautifully on Marshmallow-painted surfaces.
@gracelaurendesign
2 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Marshmallow suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls in Marshmallow establish a peaceful, restful atmosphere.
@ginaswansonhomes
Soft Marshmallow envelops the bedroom in understated comfort and calm.
@ginaswansonhomes
Coordinating Colors
Marshmallow reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 47), opening up a space where Anew Gray encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 18, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 84 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 82 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 82 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (87 vs 82) makes White Flour the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (86 vs 82) makes Westhighland White the marginally brighter of the two.
Marshmallow reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 77), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 82 vs 7, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 69, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.
Marshmallow reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Marshmallow reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 47, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 3, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 84 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (86 vs 82) makes Arcade White the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Marshmallow reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 82 vs 52, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 63, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 64, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 64, Marshmallow is decisively the brighter choice.