Sweet Maple 320D-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DDAE53, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Essence from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDAE53 · 320D-5
Sweet Maple
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Maple Technical Profile
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Sweet Maple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Maple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Maple
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLemon Essence
Lemon Essence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Essence
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glen Ridge Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gambol Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Saffron Spice
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Brown Mustard
PPG
Very similar
Roman Ornament
Valspar
Very similar
Heart Of Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Maple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Maple
#DDAE53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Maple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Sweet Maple.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Maple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Maple have?
Sweet Maple by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Maple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Maple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Maple are Lemon Essence by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Serengeti Song by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lemon Essence by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Maple?
Sweet Maple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.3, 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 Sweet Maple's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.