Maple Shadows
What Maple Shadows Actually Looks Like
Maple Shadows is a medium-deep brown that reads like the color of tree bark after a light rain. It sits comfortably between a true chocolate brown and a lighter camel, with enough warmth to feel grounded rather than stark. In strong natural light it opens up and shows its warmer, more golden character. In dim conditions or rooms with little natural light it can read considerably darker and more neutral.
Maple Shadows Undertones
The hex and RGB values point to a brown with warm undertones leaning toward red-orange, the kind that can pull slightly rusty in certain light. There is no strong green or gray pull here. What you get is a color that feels consistently warm across most conditions, though the warmth becomes more pronounced when direct sunlight hits it.
Where Maple Shadows Works Best
This depth of brown works well in spaces where you want weight and presence without going fully dark. Think accent walls, dining rooms, studies, or library-style spaces where a cocooning effect is welcome. It can anchor a bedroom beautifully. Because the LRV is low, use it with intention in smaller rooms and make sure you have adequate lighting so the space does not feel closed in.
Where to put Maple Shadows
A dining room is one of the best places for a color at this depth. You spend short, focused stretches of time there, so the enveloping quality of a deep brown feels atmospheric rather than oppressive. Candlelight and warm overhead fixtures bring out the red-orange warmth in Maple Shadows beautifully.
The weight of this color works in a study or library setting where you want walls that recede and let bookshelves, artwork, and furniture come forward. Make sure you have a solid task light because the low LRV means the room will absorb a fair amount of light.
On all four bedroom walls, Maple Shadows creates a cocooning feeling that many people find genuinely restful. Pair it with warm white trim and natural wood furniture to keep it from feeling heavy. Avoid cold or bright white bedding, which will fight the warmth of the walls.
If you want the presence of this brown without full commitment, a single accent wall behind a sofa or bed works well. The color has enough depth to read as a deliberate choice rather than a half-hearted gesture.
What to Pair With Maple Shadows
No Benjamin Moore coordinating colors were specified for Maple Shadows 1022 in our database. As a warm, earthy brown, it pairs naturally with creamy off-whites, warm taupes, soft terracottas, aged brass or bronze hardware, and natural materials like linen, leather, and oak.
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Colors that clash with Maple Shadows
Maple Shadows is a warm brown. Place it next to a cool gray or slate blue and the two will fight each other, making both colors look off.
A stark, cool bright white trim will feel jarring against the warmth of this brown and make the color look muddier than it is.
In a north-facing room with fluorescent or very cool LED lighting, Maple Shadows can go flat and lose the warmth that makes it appealing.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 17.66, which puts it firmly in dark territory. Colors below 25 absorb significantly more light than they reflect, so plan your lighting accordingly and always sample on the actual wall before painting an entire room.
Yes, it is available in both Benjamin Moore interior and exterior lines, so you can use it on interior walls and on exterior elements like front doors or trim where a deep warm brown would make a strong statement.
For living spaces and bedrooms, an eggshell finish gives you a slight sheen that helps the color breathe without turning reflective. In a dining room or study where you want maximum richness, matte works well. Save satin or semi-gloss for trim and doors.
It can work very well on a front door, especially on a home with natural wood, stone, or brick elements. The warm brown reads as grounded and inviting. Make sure the exterior finish you choose is rated for direct sun exposure if the door gets full afternoon sun.