Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Squash Bisque |
| SKU | M240-5 |
| Hex | #EBAC74 |
| RGB | 235, 172, 116 |
| HSL | 28°, 75%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Squash Bisque
Squash Bisque sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Squash Bisque 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
13 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Squash Bisque 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 #EBAC74 in HSL space. Pair Squash Bisque 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 Squash Bisque Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Squash Bisque 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 M240-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Squash Bisque
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Squash Bisque is Tangerine (SW 6640) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangerine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Squash Bisque
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Squash Bisque is Orange Appeal (124) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Appeal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Squash Bisque
At Valspar, the closest color to Squash Bisque is Spun Gold (3001-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51.8 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spun Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Squash Bisque
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Squash Bisque is Buffalo Trail (PPG1202-5) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buffalo Trail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Squash Bisque
Glidden's nearest match is Mighty Spicy (90YR 45/427), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Squash Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Mighty Spicy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Squash Bisque
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Squash Bisque. The nearest is Sundancer (215-4DB) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sundancer swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Squash Bisque
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Squash Bisque is Shiny Penny (HGSW 2115) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Penny swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Squash Bisque
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Yucatan (DE5269), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Squash Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Yucatan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Squash Bisque
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Taste of Summer (0982), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Squash Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Squash Bisque
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Taste of Summer (0982), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Squash Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Squash Bisque
Rodda has no exact twin of Squash Bisque. The nearest is Ochre (CA126) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Squash Bisque
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Squash Bisque is Delicata (C2-558) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicata swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Squash Bisque
Kompozit's nearest match is Taste of Summer (0982), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Squash Bisque without repainting risk. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →