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Maple Sugar

36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Maple Sugar Technical Profile

HEX Code#CA9850
RGB202, 152, 80
LRV35.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Maple Sugar

Complement

Blueberry Patch

Maple Sugar Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sage

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

November Rain

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Calypso Blue

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Maple Sugar.

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French Horn

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Leap of Faith

Benjamin Moore · 210

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Glowing Umber

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Fields of Gold

Benjamin Moore · 203

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Palace Ochre

Benjamin Moore · CW-425

#BC9A52

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

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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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.

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