Maple Sugar 2160-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CA9850, estimated LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Allspice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #CA9850 · 2160-30
Maple Sugar
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Maple Sugar Technical Profile
HEX Code#CA9850
RGB202, 152, 80
Estimated LRV35.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Allspice
PPG
#CC974D
Close digital match
Gingerbread House
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#CA994E
Close digital match
Georgian Yellow
Vista Paint
#CF994E
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Amber Glass
Behr
#C79958
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Poseidon's Gold
Valspar
#CE9650
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#CC9B5C
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#CB9E59
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#D1974C
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Colors That Work With Maple Sugar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maple Sugar
#CA9850
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maple Sugar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maple Sugar 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
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Maple Sugar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maple Sugar have?
Maple Sugar by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Maple Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maple Sugar are Allspice by PPG (a close digital match), Gingerbread House by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Georgian Yellow by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Maple Sugar'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 Maple Sugar?
Maple Sugar has a estimated lightness value of 35.6, 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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