Mariposa 17-17 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FCD766, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Rain Coat from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCD766 · 17-17
Mariposa
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mariposa Technical Profile
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Mariposa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mariposa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMariposa
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreYellow Rain Coat
Yellow Rain Coat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wildflower Honey
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bright Fires
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Haze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mariposa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mariposa
#FCD766
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mariposa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mariposa 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 Mariposa.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mariposa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mariposa have?
Mariposa by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mariposa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mariposa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mariposa are Yellow Rain Coat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wildflower Honey by Behr (a near-identical match), American Cheese by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mariposa'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 Mariposa?
Mariposa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mariposa's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.