Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Polo Pony |
| SKU | PPG1202-6 |
| Hex | #D09258 |
| RGB | 208, 146, 88 |
| HSL | 29°, 56%, 58% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Glidden Polo Pony
Polo Pony sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Polo Pony is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange 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 Polo Pony 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 #D09258 in HSL space. Pair Polo Pony 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 Polo Pony Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Polo Pony 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 PPG1202-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polo Pony
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Polo Pony. The nearest is Golden Rule (SW 6383) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Rule swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Polo Pony
At Behr, the closest color to Polo Pony is Glazed Pecan (280D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glazed Pecan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Polo Pony
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Polo Pony is Rio Rancho Clay (111) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rio Rancho Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Polo Pony
Valspar's nearest match is Autumn Spice (3003-5B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.7 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Pony without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Spice swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Polo Pony
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Polo Pony is Polo Pony (PPG1202-6). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Polo Pony and you'll get the same color. See the full Polo Pony swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Polo Pony
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Polo Pony is Salted Caramel (312-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salted Caramel swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polo Pony
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Polo Pony. The nearest is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luna Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Polo Pony
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Polo Pony is Slightly Golden (DE5299) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slightly Golden swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Polo Pony
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Polo Pony — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 15.95). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1202-6 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Polo Pony
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Polo Pony — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 6.74). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1202-6 instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Polo Pony
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gates of Gold (0997), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Pony without repainting risk. See the full Gates of Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Polo Pony
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Gates of Gold (0997), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Pony without repainting risk. See the full Gates of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Polo Pony
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Polo Pony — the nearest deck color, Sunstone (CA223), is clearly different (ΔE 8.12). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1202-6 instead. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Polo Pony
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Polo Pony is Morelia (C2-603) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morelia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Polo Pony
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Polo Pony — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 7.89). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1202-6 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Polo Pony
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Polo Pony — the nearest deck color, Bandelier (BANDELIER), is clearly different (ΔE 5.4). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1202-6 instead. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Polo Pony
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Polo Pony — the nearest deck color, Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE), is clearly different (ΔE 6). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1202-6 instead. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Polo Pony
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Polo Pony — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 14.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1202-6 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Polo Pony
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Polo Pony — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1202-6 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Polo Pony
Kompozit's nearest match is Gates of Gold (0997), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Pony without repainting risk. See the full Gates of Gold swatch →