Maple Sugar 2160-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CA9850, 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.
Ref. #CA9850 · 2160-30
Maple Sugar
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Maple Sugar Technical Profile
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Maple Sugar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Maple Sugar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMaple Sugar
Nearly identical
PPGAllspice
Allspice
PPG
Nearly identical
Gingerbread House
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Georgian Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Amber Glass
Behr
Nearly identical
Poseidon's Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butternut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pattypan Squash
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maple Sugar
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Maple Sugar.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Maple Sugar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maple Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maple Sugar are Allspice by PPG (a near-identical match), Gingerbread House by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Georgian Yellow by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Maple Sugar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.