Maple Brown Sugar DET639 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A38E6F, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #A38E6F · DET639
Maple Brown Sugar
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Maple Brown Sugar Technical Profile
HEX Code#A38E6F
RGB163, 142, 111
Estimated LRV28.3
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#A89071
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#9E8A6A
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Colors That Work With Maple Brown Sugar
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Maple Brown Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maple Brown Sugar are River Oak by Valspar (a close digital match), Distant Land by Behr (a close digital match), Cowboy Hat by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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