Mayan Gold 175 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E0A44B, 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.
Ref. #E0A44B · 175
Mayan Gold
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mayan Gold Technical Profile
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Mayan Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mayan Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMayan Gold
Nearly identical
PPGBrass Mesh
Brass Mesh
PPG
Nearly identical
Sahara Shade
Behr
Nearly identical
Angel Food Cake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Zucchini Flower
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Angel Food Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramel Honey
Valspar
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Ivory White
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yarrow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mayan Gold
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
Pure 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
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Mayan Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mayan Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mayan Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayan Gold are Brass Mesh by PPG (a near-identical match), Sahara Shade by Behr (a near-identical match), Angel Food Cake by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mayan Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.