ORANGES

Acorn Squash

#EDA740

RGB 237, 167, 64 · HSL 36°, 83%, 59% · CMYK 0, 30, 73, 7

Acorn Squash is #EDA740 in HEX — rgb(237, 167, 64), hsl(36°, 83%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 73%, 7%).

Acorn Squash pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 83%, 59%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EDA740

RGB237, 167, 64

HSL36°, 83%, 59%

HSV36°, 73%, 93%

CMYK0, 30, 73, 7

Decimal15574848

CSS RGBrgb(237, 167, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 83%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Acorn Squash DE5292

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Golden 308

ΔE 2.4 · #E5A13A

Behr

Optimist Gold BIC-43

ΔE 2.4 · #EEA53A

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 3.1 · #F2AF46

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 3.5 · #EFA94A

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 4.1 · #E3A031

Dulux

Dairy Made S13H8

ΔE 4.3 · #F1AD3C

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 4.9 · #FEB14B

PPG

Mango Margarita 1204-7

ΔE 6.2 · #F7B74E

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 6.3 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 6.5 · #FFB953

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 8.5 · #D19932

Vista Paint

Field Gear K-528

ΔE 8.6 · #D29C31

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.2 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 12.1 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#EDA740

#4085ED

Analogous

#ED5140

#EDA740

#DCED40

Triadic

#EDA740

#40EDA8

#A840ED

Split-Complementary

#EDA740

#40DCED

#5140ED

Tetradic

#EDA740

#40ED51

#4085ED

#ED40DC

Monochromatic

#87560D

#CD8313

#EDA740

#F4C886

#FAE8CC

Rectangle

#EDA740

#85ED40

#4085ED

#A840ED

Compound

#EDA740

#DCED40

#4085ED

#5140ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1B966

#EDC994

#F0DFC5

Darker

#E18D0F

#9E6207

#5E3902

Saturation

#B09C7C

#EDA840

#F6AA37

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDA740

#D1BE3D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDA740

#B5B557

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDA740

#EF9EA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Acorn 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

#F1AA4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDA740

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEAF6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#266EDA

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #EDA740;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDA740;

CSS Variable

--color-acorn-squash: #EDA740;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'acorn-squash': '#EDA740' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDA740] text-[#EDA740]

SCSS

$acorn-squash: #EDA740;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDA740?

#EDA740 is Acorn Squash, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EDA740 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Acorn Squash?

Acorn 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 Acorn Squash?

Acorn 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 Acorn Squash?

You can download Acorn 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 Acorn Squash?

The hex code is #EDA740. In RGB it's 237, 167, 64, and in HSL it's 36°, 83%, 59%.

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