Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Mecca Gold |
| SKU | PPG1209-7 |
| Hex | #C89135 |
| RGB | 200, 145, 53 |
| HSL | 38°, 58%, 50% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Mecca Gold
Mecca Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Mecca 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.
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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mecca Gold 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 #C89135 in HSL space. Pair Mecca Gold 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 Mecca Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mecca Gold 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 PPG1209-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mecca Gold
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mecca Gold. The nearest is Golden Rule (SW 6383) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Rule swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mecca Gold
Behr's nearest match is Glazed Pears (M270-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mecca Gold without repainting risk. See the full Glazed Pears swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mecca Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Yellow Oxide (2154-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mecca Gold without repainting risk. See the full Yellow Oxide swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mecca Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Hey Honey! (M130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.1 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mecca Gold without repainting risk. See the full Hey Honey! swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mecca Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Mecca Gold is Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7). At ΔE 0.14 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Mecca Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Mecca Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mecca Gold
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mecca Gold. The nearest is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pattypan Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mecca Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mecca Gold. The nearest is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luna Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mecca Gold
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mecca Gold is Alameda Ochre (DET482). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Alameda Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Alameda Ochre swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mecca Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mecca Gold is Child of the Moon (0914) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Child of the Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mecca Gold
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Mecca Gold is Yellow Warning (0928). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Yellow Warning and you'll get the same color. See the full Yellow Warning swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mecca Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Mecca Gold. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mecca Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Mecca Gold is Yellow Warning (0928). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Kompozit is your counter, order Yellow Warning and you'll get the same color. See the full Yellow Warning swatch →