Sugar Maple 1090-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9C7647, 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.
Ref. #9C7647 · 1090-7
Sugar Maple
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sugar Maple Technical Profile
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Sugar Maple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sugar Maple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSugar Maple
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWarm Tan
Warm Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fudge Truffle
Behr
Nearly identical
Teak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crazy Horse
Vista Paint
Very similar
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Crackled Leather
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stand of Reeds
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sugar Maple
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sugar Maple.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sugar Maple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sugar Maple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sugar Maple are Warm Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fudge Truffle by Behr (a near-identical match), Antique Penny by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Sugar Maple's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.