Polo Pony 1202-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D09258, estimated LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gates of Gold from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D09258 · 1202-6
Polo Pony
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Polo Pony Technical Profile
HEX Code#D09258
RGB208, 146, 88
Estimated LRV34.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Polo Pony
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polo Pony
#D09258
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBBA77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polo Pony
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polo Pony 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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Polo Pony — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polo Pony have?
Polo Pony by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Polo Pony from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polo Pony are Gates of Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Gates of Gold by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Pumpkin Bread by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Polo Pony'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 Polo Pony?
Polo Pony has a estimated lightness value of 34.7, 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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