Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Marigold Petals |
| SKU | 05YY 42/727 |
| Hex | #F4A027 |
| RGB | 244, 160, 39 |
| HSL | 35°, 90%, 55% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Marigold Petals
Marigold Petals sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Marigold Petals 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.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Marigold Petals within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #F4A027 in HSL space. Pair Marigold Petals with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Marigold Petals Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Marigold Petals from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 05YY 42/727 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marigold Petals
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Marigold Petals is Laughing Orange (SW 6895) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laughing Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Marigold Petals
Behr's nearest match is Squash (290B-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Marigold Petals without repainting risk. See the full Squash swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Marigold Petals
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Marigold Petals is Orange Sky (2018-10) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Marigold Petals
Valspar has no exact twin of Marigold Petals. The nearest is Monarch Wing (2008-1A) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44.2 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Marigold Petals
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Marigold Petals. The nearest is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Marigold Petals
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Orange Spice Tea (112-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Marigold Petals without repainting risk. See the full Orange Spice Tea swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marigold Petals
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Marigold Petals is Mod Yellow (HGSW 1161) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mod Yellow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Marigold Petals
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Marigold Petals is O'Brien Orange (DET460) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full O'Brien Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Marigold Petals
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Marigold Petals. The nearest is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Marigold Petals
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Marigold Petals. The nearest is Zambia (0963) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zambia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Marigold Petals
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Marigold Petals. The nearest is Lemon Dream (0942) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Marigold Petals
Kompozit has no exact twin of Marigold Petals. The nearest is Lemon Dream (0942) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →