Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Mariposa |
| SKU | PPG17-17 |
| Hex | #FCD767 |
| RGB | 252, 215, 103 |
| HSL | 45°, 96%, 70% |
| LRV | 70 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / 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 by brand
13 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mariposa within PPG / 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 #FCD767 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.
PPG / 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 PPG / 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 1.5). 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 0.46 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 0.8 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 1.3). 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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Mariposa
The closest 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 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 1.5). 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 1.42). 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 0.71 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mariposa
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mariposa. The nearest is Sherbert Lemon (NO. 9914) at ΔE 4.8 — 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 Evening Star (0953) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Star swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mariposa
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mariposa is Bright Halo (0947) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 66 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Halo swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mariposa
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mariposa. The nearest is Lightning Bug (BD71) at ΔE 4.18 — 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mariposa
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mariposa is Bright Halo (0947) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 68 vs 70) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Halo swatch →