Mayan Gold
175 · #DFA34A · LRV 40 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Thai Curry21
- 2Peristyle Brass30
- 3Mayan Gold40
- 4Honey Tea52
- 5Jackfruit62
What Color Is Mayan Gold, Really?
Mayan Gold reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 175 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Mayan Gold
Mayan Gold is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
How Lighting Changes Mayan Gold
Mayan Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Mayan Gold are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 175 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | SunflowerSW 6678 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.5 | 40 | Color page → |
| Behr | Plantain ChipsM290-6 · Behr | 2.9 | 42 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Golden TigerV052-4 · Valspar | 1.6 | 40.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Brass MeshPPG1209-6 · PPG / Glidden | 1.7 | 45 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Brass MeshPPG1209-6 · Glidden | 1.7 | 45 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Autumn Hue212-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.5 | 40 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Mayan Gold within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DFA34A in HSL space. Pair Mayan Gold with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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