ColorplanBenjamin Moore Maple Shadows (1022) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198) and Behr Mocha Latte (PPU5-04). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 17.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #836F5D |
| RGB | 131, 111, 93 |
| HSL | 28°, 17%, 44% |
About Maple Shadows
Maple Shadows (1022) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 17, Maple Shadows absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Maple Shadows's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Long Valley Birch (1021), it's darker.
How Maple Shadows changes with the light
Maple Shadows has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Maple Shadows's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Maple Shadows will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Maple Shadows can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Maple Shadows will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Maple Shadows in real homes
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Maple Shadows equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Maple Shadows questions
What undertone does Maple Shadows have?
Maple Shadows has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Maple Shadows's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Maple Shadows a light or dark color?
Maple Shadows has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Maple Shadows absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Maple Shadows in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (very close, ΔE 1.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Maple Shadows?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Maple Shadows's undertone.
Where does Maple Shadows work best?
Maple Shadows works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 17, Maple Shadows absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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