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Maple Glaze

Behr · PPU3-16

The Analysis

Maple Glaze is a deep, saturated earth tone that will make a room feel enclosed, intimate, and grounded. Because of its low LRV (18.74), it absorbs a significant amount of light rather than reflecting it, which makes large rooms feel cozy rather than vast.

Due to its depth, this is best used as a bold accent wall, a cabinet finish, or a wrap-around color for a moody study. It is too dark to serve as a standard neutral backdrop for an entire house.

LRV 19

History & Origin

This color sits firmly in the Heritage aesthetic, reminiscent of rich wood-paneled libraries and early 20th-century cabinetry. It offers a classic, traditional weight that feels established rather than trendy.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Use this in smaller spaces like a powder room or den where you want to lean into a moody vibe. Pair it with matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast or aged brass to enhance the traditional, warm aesthetic.

The Mood

Living with this color provides a sense of stability and warmth. It is a restful, grounding choice that mimics natural wood tones, making it feel organic and settled rather than high-energy or clinical.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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