Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Faint Maple |
| SKU | 2008-9C |
| Hex | #B49D88 |
| RGB | 180, 157, 136 |
| HSL | 29°, 23%, 62% |
| LRV | 35.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Faint Maple
Faint Maple sits in the mid-range at LRV 35.8, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Faint Maple is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Faint Maple within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B49D88 in HSL space. Pair Faint Maple with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Faint Maple Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Faint Maple from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 2008-9C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Faint Maple
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Faint Maple is Trusty Tan (SW 6087) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trusty Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Faint Maple
Behr's nearest match is Midtown (MQ2-47), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Faint Maple without repainting risk. See the full Midtown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Faint Maple
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Faint Maple is Dellwood Sand (1019). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.8). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Dellwood Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Dellwood Sand swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Faint Maple
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Faint Maple without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Faint Maple
Glidden's nearest match is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Faint Maple without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Faint Maple
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Faint Maple is Worn Greige (441-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worn Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Faint Maple
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Faint Maple is Serene Tan (HGSW 3075) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Faint Maple
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Faint Maple is Warm Embrace (DEBN02). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.8). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Warm Embrace and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Embrace swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Faint Maple
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Faint Maple is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Faint Maple
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Faint Maple without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Faint Maple
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Faint Maple is Nankeen (H0120) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nankeen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Faint Maple
At Rodda, the closest color to Faint Maple is Wheat (CA053) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Faint Maple
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Faint Maple is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Faint Maple
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Faint Maple is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Faint Maple
Kompozit has no exact twin of Faint Maple. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →