Brass Mesh 1209-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E1A84B, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sahara Shade from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1A84B · 1209-6
Brass Mesh
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brass Mesh Technical Profile
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Brass Mesh in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brass Mesh in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrass Mesh
Nearly identical
BehrSahara Shade
Sahara Shade
Behr
Nearly identical
Mayan Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramel Honey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Poppy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Poppy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brittlebush
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Honeyed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lion's Mane
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brass Mesh
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brass Mesh
#E1A84B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brass Mesh
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brass Mesh 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Brass Mesh.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brass Mesh — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brass Mesh have?
Brass Mesh by PPG 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 Brass Mesh in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brass Mesh from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brass Mesh are Sahara Shade by Behr (a near-identical match), Mayan Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Caramel Honey by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brass Mesh'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 Brass Mesh?
Brass Mesh has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brass Mesh's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.