Maple Cream 3003-4B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FDDDA8, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Doodle from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #FDDDA8 · 3003-4B
Maple Cream
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Maple Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDDDA8
RGB253, 221, 168
Estimated LRV75.4
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Maple Cream
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Doodle
PPG
#FBDCA8
Close digital match
Golden Light
Benjamin Moore
#FEDDA9
Close digital match
Western Sky
Hirshfield's
#FADCA7
Close digital match
Organza
Dunn-Edwards
#FFDEA6
Close digital match
Ariana
Vista Paint
#FFDEAB
Close digital match
Midsummer
Behr
#F9DAA5
Close digital match
Lace
Dutch Boy
#FDDDAC
Close digital match
Fire Glow
Kilz
#F9D9A2
Close digital match
Enjoyable Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F5D6A9
Similar digital color
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFD5A1
Similar digital color
Grain .02
Colorhouse
#F4DEA8
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Maple Cream
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maple Cream
#FDDDA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5D35F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maple Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maple Cream 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Maple Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Maple Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maple Cream have?
Maple Cream 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 Maple Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maple Cream are Doodle by PPG (a close digital match), Golden Light by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yellow Haze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Maple Cream'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 Cream?
Maple Cream has a estimated lightness value of 75.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
Explore More with Maple Cream
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 Maple Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.