Faint Maple 2008-9C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B6A390, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quietude from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B6A390 · 2008-9C
Faint Maple
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Faint Maple Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6A390
RGB182, 163, 144
Estimated LRV38.2
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 Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Faint Maple
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Quietude
Benjamin Moore
#B6A391
Close digital match
Hickory
Dunn-Edwards
#B7A28E
Close digital match
Macadamia Brown
Vista Paint
#B8A590
Close digital match
Gone Country
Kilz
#B4A18C
Close digital match
Chateau
Behr
#B5A18B
Close digital match
Smoky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#B9A796
Close digital match
El Capitan
PPG
#B7A696
Close digital match
Macadamia Brown
Hirshfield's
#BBA791
Close digital match
Worn Greige
Dutch Boy
#B1A290
Close digital match
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B4A693
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Nourish .04
Colorhouse
#A3977F
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Colors That Work With Faint Maple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faint Maple
#B6A390
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faint Maple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faint 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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Faint Maple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faint Maple have?
Faint Maple by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Faint Maple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faint Maple are Quietude by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Hickory by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Macadamia Brown by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Faint 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 Faint Maple?
Faint Maple has a estimated lightness value of 38.2, 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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