Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mariposa |
| SKU | PPG17-17 |
| Hex | #FCD766 |
| RGB | 252, 215, 102 |
| HSL | 45°, 96%, 69% |
| LRV | 70 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Mariposa
At LRV 70, Mariposa is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
Mariposa is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mariposa 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 #FCD766 in HSL space. Pair Mariposa 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 Mariposa Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mariposa 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 PPG17-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mariposa
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lemon Twist (SW 6909), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mariposa without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Twist swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mariposa
The closest Behr equivalent of Mariposa is Wildflower Honey (350B-6). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 70). If Behr is your counter, order Wildflower Honey and you'll get the same color. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mariposa
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mariposa is American Cheese (2019-40). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 70). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order American Cheese and you'll get the same color. See the full American Cheese swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mariposa
Valspar's nearest match is Honey Glaze (3003-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 73.9 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mariposa without repainting risk. See the full Honey Glaze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mariposa
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mariposa is Mariposa (PPG17-17). At ΔE 0.13 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 70). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mariposa and you'll get the same color. See the full Mariposa swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mariposa
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Summer's Sun (118-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mariposa without repainting risk. See the full Summer's Sun swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mariposa
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dutch Tulip (HGSW 1183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mariposa without repainting risk. See the full Dutch Tulip swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mariposa
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mariposa is Golden Nectar (DE5347). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 68 vs 70). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Golden Nectar and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Nectar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mariposa
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mariposa — the nearest deck color, Amber (JG-39), is clearly different (ΔE 5.78). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-17 instead. See the full Amber swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mariposa
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mariposa. The nearest is Sherbert Lemon (NO. 9914) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 70). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sherbert Lemon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mariposa
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mariposa is Glitter Yellow (0835) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 70) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glitter Yellow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mariposa
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Glitter Yellow (0835), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly darker (LRV 67 vs 70) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mariposa without repainting risk. See the full Glitter Yellow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mariposa
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Mariposa — the nearest deck color, Durum Wheat (R052), is clearly different (ΔE 9.38). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-17 instead. See the full Durum Wheat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mariposa
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mariposa. The nearest is Lightning Bug (BD71) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 77 vs 70). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lightning Bug swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mariposa
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mariposa — the nearest deck color, Golden Hour (PNT100-MD-23), is clearly different (ΔE 6.32). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-17 instead. See the full Golden Hour swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mariposa
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mariposa — the nearest deck color, Patisserie (PATISSERIE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.22). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-17 instead. See the full Patisserie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mariposa
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Mariposa — the nearest deck color, Tilton (TILTON), is clearly different (ΔE 8.59). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-17 instead. See the full Tilton swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mariposa
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mariposa — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.88). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-17 instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mariposa
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mariposa — the nearest deck color, Sandstone (398641), is clearly different (ΔE 14.11). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-17 instead. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mariposa
Kompozit's nearest match is Glitter Yellow (0835), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 69 vs 70) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mariposa without repainting risk. See the full Glitter Yellow swatch →