Deep Reddish Brown vs Maple Syrup
Where Deep Reddish Brown belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Maple Syrup is a PPG color. Deep Reddish Brown reads as pink-red, while Maple Syrup reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (8 vs 9), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 13.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Deep Reddish Brown vs Maple Syrup Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deep Reddish Brown on one side and Maple Syrup on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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