Sugar Maple 1090-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9C7647, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9C7647 · 1090-7
Sugar Maple
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sugar Maple Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C7647
RGB156, 118, 71
Estimated LRV20.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Sugar Maple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sugar Maple
#9C7647
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2A571
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sugar Maple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sugar Maple 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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Sugar Maple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sugar Maple have?
Sugar Maple by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Sugar Maple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sugar Maple are Warm Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fudge Truffle by Behr (a close digital match), Antique Penny by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sugar Maple'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 Sugar Maple?
Sugar Maple has a estimated lightness value of 20.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Sugar Maple's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.