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Soft Maplewood 5

Dulux

The Analysis

Soft Maplewood 5 is a versatile greige that balances warmth and neutrality. With an LRV of 64.49, it reflects enough light to keep rooms from feeling cramped, while its subtle depth prevents the walls from looking stark or washed out.

This is a quintessential main wall colour designed to unify an open-concept space. It functions as a sophisticated backdrop that allows your furniture and art to take center stage without competing for attention.

LRV 64

History & Origin

This colour leans into a contemporary aesthetic, fitting perfectly with modern, clean-lined home updates. It moves away from the ornate, darker palettes of older eras in favor of a fresh, simplified look.

Undertonewarm
FamilyBeige

How to Use It

It works best in living rooms or bedrooms where you want a calm atmosphere. Pair it with light oak wood tones for a cohesive look, or use matte black hardware to provide a sharp, modern contrast against the soft beige tones.

The Mood

Living with this shade is very restful because it avoids the high-contrast intensity of pure white. It provides a stable, balanced background that feels quiet and grounded rather than demanding or overly stimulating.

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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