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PPG Mecca Gold

PPG1209-7 · #C99233 · LRV ~33.2

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Alameda Ochre (~99% proximity)

Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7) is a mid-tone orange from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 33.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Alameda Ochre (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Mecca Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

33.2 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1209-7

HEX

#C99233

RGB

201, 146, 51

HSL

38°, 60%, 49%

Family

Oranges

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Mecca Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Mecca Gold?

Mecca Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Mecca Gold in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Alameda Ochre (DET482), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Spicy Mustard (2154-20), ~93% proximity; Behr: Turmeric (M290-7), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Hey Honey! (M130), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Trinket (SW 6685), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crispy Gold (HGSW6699), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~63% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Mecca Gold?

The HEX code of Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7) is #C99233, RGB 201, 146, 51. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.