ColorplanBenjamin Moore Maple Sugar (2160-30) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 35. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 35.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9974F |
| RGB | 201, 151, 79 |
| HSL | 35°, 53%, 55% |
About Maple Sugar
Maple Sugar (2160-30) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 35, Maple Sugar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Maple Sugar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Massicot (CW-380), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Maple Sugar changes with the light
Maple Sugar 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 Sugar's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Maple Sugar 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 Sugar can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Maple Sugar will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Maple Sugar in real homes
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Maple Sugar 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 5.4
Also close: Latte (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.0
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Maple Sugar questions
What undertone does Maple Sugar have?
Maple Sugar has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Maple Sugar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Maple Sugar a light or dark color?
Maple Sugar has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Maple Sugar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Maple Sugar in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 12.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Maple Sugar?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Maple Sugar's undertone.
Where does Maple Sugar work best?
Maple Sugar works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 35, Maple Sugar absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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