Costa Mesa Yellow 45YY 67/259 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E9D7A7, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shortcake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9D7A7 · 45YY 67/259
Costa Mesa Yellow
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Costa Mesa Yellow Technical Profile
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Costa Mesa Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Costa Mesa Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCosta Mesa Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintShortcake
Shortcake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vellum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tortilla
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canary Diamond
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bavarian Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Just a Dash
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lucent Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Costa Mesa Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Costa Mesa Yellow
#E9D7A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADBE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Costa Mesa Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Costa Mesa Yellow 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 Costa Mesa Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Costa Mesa Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Costa Mesa Yellow have?
Costa Mesa Yellow by PPG has a neutral 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 Costa Mesa Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Costa Mesa Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Costa Mesa Yellow are Shortcake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sun Glory by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vellum by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Costa Mesa Yellow'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 Costa Mesa Yellow?
Costa Mesa Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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