Mayan Gold 175 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E0A44B, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brass Mesh from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E0A44B · 175
Mayan Gold
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mayan Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#E0A44B
RGB224, 164, 75
Estimated LRV40.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Mayan Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayan Gold
#E0A44B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayan Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayan Gold Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Mayan Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayan Gold have?
Mayan Gold by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mayan Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayan Gold are Brass Mesh by PPG (a close digital match), Sahara Shade by Behr (a close digital match), Angel Food Cake by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mayan Gold's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mayan Gold?
Mayan Gold has a estimated lightness value of 40.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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