Sugar Maple S230-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B68C6E, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skinny Dip from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B68C6E · S230-5
Sugar Maple
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sugar Maple Technical Profile
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Sugar Maple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sugar Maple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSugar Maple
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSkinny Dip
Skinny Dip
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Maple
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oak Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Café Miel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serengeti Sand
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fire Dust
PPG
Very similar
Cappuccino Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Sweetened Tea
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Warm Hearth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sugar Maple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sugar Maple
#B68C6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sugar Maple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sugar Maple Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sugar Maple.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sugar Maple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sugar Maple have?
Sugar Maple by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sugar Maple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sugar Maple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sugar Maple are Skinny Dip by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Maple by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Maple by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sugar Maple's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sugar Maple?
Sugar Maple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sugar Maple's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.