Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Golden Pumpkin |
| SKU | M240-7 |
| Hex | #CD7A33 |
| RGB | 205, 122, 51 |
| HSL | 28°, 61%, 50% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Golden Pumpkin
Golden Pumpkin sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Golden Pumpkin is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Golden Pumpkin within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CD7A33 in HSL space. Pair Golden Pumpkin with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Golden Pumpkin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Pumpkin from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M240-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Pumpkin is Marquis Orange (SW 6650) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marquis Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Golden Dunes (2157-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Pumpkin without repainting risk. See the full Golden Dunes swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
Valspar has no exact twin of Golden Pumpkin. The nearest is Fancy Suede (3010-5) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fancy Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Pumpkin is Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiger Tail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Pumpkin is Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiger Tail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Golden Pumpkin. The nearest is Chili Powder (209-5DB) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chili Powder swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Golden Pumpkin. The nearest is Copper Playa (HGSW 1122) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Copper Playa swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Golden Pumpkin is Flame (DE5237) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flame swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Golden Pumpkin. The nearest is Beeswax Candle (0991) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Pumpkin is Chutney (C2-588) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chutney swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Golden Pumpkin is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Golden Pumpkin. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Pumpkin
Kompozit has no exact twin of Golden Pumpkin. The nearest is Beeswax Candle (0991) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →