Mariposa 17-17 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FCD766, estimated 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.
PPG · #FCD766 · 17-17
Mariposa
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mariposa Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCD766
RGB252, 215, 102
Estimated LRV70.3
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Yellow Rain Coat
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#FFD968
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#FDD86B
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#FFDA68
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Bright Fires
Vista Paint
#FFD668
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Lemon Twist
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#FED95D
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Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
#FED95D
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Golden Haze
Valspar
#F8D866
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Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
#F8D75A
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Wake Up
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#FFD754
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#F5D033
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Colors That Work With Mariposa
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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
Digital 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
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Mariposa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mariposa have?
Mariposa by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Mariposa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mariposa are Yellow Rain Coat by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Wildflower Honey by Behr (a close digital match), American Cheese by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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