Mojave Gold 30YY 31/205 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB9876, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roycroft Suede from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB9876 · 30YY 31/205
Mojave Gold
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mojave Gold Technical Profile
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Mojave Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mojave Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMojave Gold
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRoycroft Suede
Roycroft Suede
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pigeonhole
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Exploring Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Brussels Sprouts
Valspar
Nearly identical
Northampton Putty
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cowboy Hat
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gold Season
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gold Season
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mojave Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mojave Gold
#AB9876
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mojave Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mojave 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 Mojave Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mojave Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mojave Gold have?
Mojave Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mojave Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mojave Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mojave Gold are Roycroft Suede by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pigeonhole by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Exploring Khaki by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mojave 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 Mojave Gold?
Mojave Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mojave Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.