Maple Valley
What Maple Valley Actually Looks Like
Maple Valley 1057 is a rich, grounded brown that sits comfortably in the mid-to-deep range. Think of dried autumn leaves or raw walnut wood. It reads as a true earthy brown, warm and settled, without veering into red-brown or orange territory.
Maple Valley Undertones
The RGB values tell a clear story here: red and green channels are close but elevated above blue, which gives this brown a warm, faintly golden quality. In bright natural light it can feel almost amber-touched. In low or cool north-facing light, the warmth pulls back and it reads as a straightforward medium brown.
Where Maple Valley Works Best
Because its LRV sits well below 50, Maple Valley absorbs light rather than reflecting it. That makes it a strong choice for accent walls, rooms you want to feel intimate, or spaces with abundant natural light where you need visual weight. It would feel heavy in an already dark room with small windows.
Where to put Maple Valley
On a single feature wall in a living room with south or west exposure, Maple Valley creates a cocooning backdrop that makes wood furniture and warm textiles feel intentional and cohesive. Pair it with lighter walls on the remaining three sides to keep the space from closing in.
Dining rooms are a natural fit. The depth of this brown works well in rooms used mostly in evening light, where artificial warmth will amplify the color's golden quality and make the space feel convivial and grounded.
In a home office it brings focus and calm without the sterile quality of gray or greige. If the room gets strong natural light, Maple Valley stays lively. In a dim office it can feel oppressive, so balance it with adequate task lighting and lighter trim.
Bedrooms benefit from Maple Valley when the goal is warmth and enclosure rather than an airy retreat. It works best here with natural linen, warm wood tones, and brass or aged bronze fixtures that echo its golden base.
What to Pair With Maple Valley
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for this color at this time. In general, Maple Valley works well alongside clean off-whites, warm creamy whites, and muted brass or bronze hardware. Soft sage greens and dusty taupes also complement its earthy warmth without competing.
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Colors that clash with Maple Valley
If adjacent rooms are painted in cool blue-grays or true neutral grays, Maple Valley can look unexpectedly orange by contrast. The eye exaggerates its warm undertone when it sits next to cool tones.
A very bright, blue-white trim will fight the warmth of Maple Valley and make the combination feel unresolved.
With an LRV under 20, this color absorbs a significant amount of light. In rooms with small or north-facing windows it can feel darker than expected and make a space feel smaller than it is.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 19.37, which places it firmly in the dark range. A color this low reflects less than a fifth of available light, so expect it to behave more dramatically than it looks on a small chip. Always sample it on a large painted section of your actual wall before committing.
Yes, it is available in both Benjamin Moore interior and exterior lines, so you can use it for indoor accent walls as well as exterior trim or siding applications.
It can work well on exterior siding, shutters, or doors where you want a warm, earthy brown that reads as natural and grounded. Its depth gives it good visual presence against lighter facade colors or natural stone.
Eggshell is a reliable all-round choice for walls. It gives just enough sheen to make the color feel alive without highlighting surface imperfections. Matte works well in bedrooms if you prefer a flatter, more muted look. Avoid flat in high-traffic rooms since deep colors in flat finishes can be harder to clean.