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Has anyone painted their exterior with Sherwin Williams Malabar 9110?

4 months ago

My home is in central Florida and south facing - I have bought paint samples and Samplized stickers, painted poster boards with the samples, etc.. I am concerned it may be too dark with an LRV of 53.

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Lori A. Sawaya
3 months ago
I am concerned it may be too dark with an LRV of 53.

Based on the region, and the fact that it's south facing, I wouldn't anticipate Malabar showing up and looking too dark. But "too dark" is subjective. I prefer more "body" in exterior colors because sunlight strips color characteristics like Value (light/dark) and colorfulness (Chroma).

IME, erring on the side of more in terms of value and chroma is a smart strategy for exteriors.
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