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Maple

#8C7456

RGB 140, 116, 86 · HSL 33°, 24%, 44% · CMYK 0, 17, 39, 45

Maple is #8C7456 in HEX — rgb(140, 116, 86), hsl(33°, 24%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 39%, 45%).

Maple pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 24%, 44%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8C7456
RGB140, 116, 86
HSL33°, 24%, 44%
HSV33°, 39%, 55%
CMYK0, 17, 39, 45
Decimal9204822
CSS RGBrgb(140, 116, 86)
CSS HSLhsl(33, 24%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Maple 1057

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Fallen Leaves SW9114

ΔE 1.1 · #8F7659

PPG

Favorite Fudge 1099-7

ΔE 2 · #877252

Vista Paint

Cupcake C-177

ΔE 2.2 · #896F53

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 2.8 · #8E7A5A

Dunn-Edwards

Rock 'n' Oak DE6209

ΔE 3 · #8B785C

Valspar

Mocha Syrup 3002-9B

ΔE 3 · #92785E

Hallman-Lindsay

Cupcake 178

ΔE 3 · #8A6E53

Behr

Safari Brown BXC-08

ΔE 3.7 · #937754

Dulux

Spanish Style S10D6

ΔE 4.4 · #93745C

Kilz

Gingerbread LD110-01

ΔE 5.9 · #9E7D5E

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 8 · #847763

RAL

Brown Beige 1011

ΔE 8.8 · #8A6642

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 10.2 · #857F69

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 11 · #998976

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 11 · #746D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C7456
#556E8B

Analogous

#8B5855
#8C7456
#888B55

Triadic

#8C7456
#558B73
#73558B

Split-Complementary

#8C7456
#55888B
#58558B

Tetradic

#8C7456
#558B58
#556E8B
#8B5588

Monochromatic

#2C251B
#5C4C38
#8C7456
#B0997D
#CDBEAD

Rectangle

#8C7456
#6E8B55
#556E8B
#73558B

Compound

#8C7456
#888B55
#556E8B
#58558B

Variations

Lighter

#A89071
#BBAB98
#D5CEC5

Darker

#705C43
#4E3F2D
#2E251A

Saturation

#787168
#8B7355
#B6772B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

4.42:1

AA Large

Aa

vs Black

4.75:1

AA

Deuteranopia

#8C7456
#827B56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C7456
#79795B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C7456
#8D7074

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Maple reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest
PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded
warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A8845C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8C7456

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#968980

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#485D77

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color 
color: #8C7456;
CSS — background 
background-color: #8C7456;
CSS Variable 
--color-maple: #8C7456;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'maple': '#8C7456' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#8C7456] text-[#8C7456]
SCSS 
$maple: #8C7456;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C7456?

#8C7456 is Maple, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8C7456 warm or cool?

Maple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Maple?

Maple works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Maple?

Maple pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Maple?

You can download Maple on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Maple?

The hex code is #8C7456. In RGB it's 140, 116, 86, and in HSL it's 33°, 24%, 44%.

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