Brass Mesh 1209-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E1A84B, estimated 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.
PPG · #E1A84B · 1209-6
Brass Mesh
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brass Mesh Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1A84B
RGB225, 168, 75
Estimated LRV44.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Brass Mesh
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brass Mesh from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brass Mesh are Sahara Shade by Behr (a close digital match), Mayan Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Caramel Honey by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Brass Mesh's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.