Maple Brown Sugar DET639 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A38E6F, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Oak from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A38E6F · DET639
Maple Brown Sugar
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Maple Brown Sugar Technical Profile
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Maple Brown Sugar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Maple Brown Sugar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMaple Brown Sugar
Nearly identical
ValsparRiver Oak
River Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Distant Land
Behr
Nearly identical
Cowboy Hat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Barro Verde
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gold Taffeta
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gold Taffeta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Algonquin Trail
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Reindeer Fur
PPG
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maple Brown Sugar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maple Brown Sugar
#A38E6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maple Brown Sugar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maple Brown 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Maple Brown Sugar.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Maple Brown Sugar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maple Brown Sugar have?
Maple Brown Sugar by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Maple Brown Sugar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maple Brown Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maple Brown Sugar are River Oak by Valspar (a near-identical match), Distant Land by Behr (a near-identical match), Cowboy Hat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Maple Brown 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 Brown Sugar?
Maple Brown Sugar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Maple Brown Sugar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.