Mecca Gold 1209-7 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C89134, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alameda Ochre from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C89134 · 1209-7
Mecca Gold
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mecca Gold Technical Profile
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Mecca Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mecca Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMecca Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAlameda Ochre
Alameda Ochre
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Warning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Warning
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Oxide
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glazed Pears
Behr
Nearly identical
October Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Tupelo Honey
Valspar
Very similar
Auric
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ambered Maize
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Daffodil Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mecca Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mecca Gold
#C89134
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BC73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Mecca Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mecca Gold 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 Mecca Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mecca Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mecca Gold have?
Mecca Gold 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 Mecca Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mecca Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mecca Gold are Alameda Ochre by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Yellow Warning by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yellow Warning by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mecca Gold'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 Mecca Gold?
Mecca Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mecca Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.