Maple Cream 3003-4B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FDDDA8, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Doodle from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDDDA8 · 3003-4B
Maple Cream
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Maple Cream Technical Profile
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Maple Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Maple Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMaple Cream
Nearly identical
PPGDoodle
Doodle
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Western Sky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Organza
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ariana
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Midsummer
Behr
Nearly identical
Lace
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fire Glow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Enjoyable Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maple Cream
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Maple Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maple Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maple Cream are Doodle by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Light by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yellow Haze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.