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Pumpkin Squash

#B88541

RGB 184, 133, 65 · HSL 34°, 48%, 49% · CMYK 0, 28, 65, 28

Pumpkin Squash is #B88541 in HEX — rgb(184, 133, 65), hsl(34°, 48%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 65%, 28%).

Pumpkin Squash pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 48%, 49%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B88541

RGB184, 133, 65

HSL34°, 48%, 49%

HSV34°, 65%, 72%

CMYK0, 28, 65, 28

Decimal12092737

CSS RGBrgb(184, 133, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 48%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Farmhouse Ochre C-1344

ΔE 0.9 · #B7833F

Benjamin Moore

Turmeric 2160-20

ΔE 1.3 · #BB8845

Dulux

Red Ochre S13F8

ΔE 1.3 · #BC8743

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Slumber DE5335

ΔE 1.8 · #B98841

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 2 · #B6843C

Sherwin-Williams

Butterscotch SW6377

ΔE 4 · #B67D3C

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 4.3 · #B48347

Behr

Golden Leaf UL150-1

ΔE 4.5 · #C38941

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 5.2 · #B08843

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 7 · #B97D31

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 7.9 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.5 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 9.6 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.1 · #AF7C20

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 14.7 · #955F20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B88541

#4175B9

Analogous

#B94941

#B88541

#B1B941

Triadic

#B88541

#41B985

#8541B9

Split-Complementary

#B88541

#41B1B9

#4941B9

Tetradic

#B88541

#41B949

#4175B9

#B941B1

Monochromatic

#483419

#805C2D

#B88541

#CFA977

#E3CDB0

Rectangle

#B88541

#75B941

#4175B9

#8541B9

Compound

#B88541

#B1B941

#4175B9

#4941B9

Variations

Lighter

#C99E65

#D1B591

#E1D4C2

Darker

#966B32

#694A20

#3E2B12

Saturation

#8F7F6B

#B98541

#D98920

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#B88541

#A3953F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B88541

#8F8F4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B88541

#B97E86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pumpkin Squash reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C9904C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#B88541

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B79570

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F6496

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #B88541;

CSS — background

background-color: #B88541;

CSS Variable

--color-pumpkin-squash: #B88541;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pumpkin-squash': '#B88541' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B88541] text-[#B88541]

SCSS

$pumpkin-squash: #B88541;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B88541?

#B88541 is Pumpkin Squash, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B88541 warm or cool?

Pumpkin Squash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pumpkin Squash?

Pumpkin Squash works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pumpkin Squash?

Pumpkin Squash pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pumpkin Squash?

You can download Pumpkin Squash on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pumpkin Squash?

The hex code is #B88541. In RGB it's 184, 133, 65, and in HSL it's 34°, 48%, 49%.

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