Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Squash |
| SKU | 290B-6 |
| Hex | #F7A33A |
| RGB | 247, 163, 58 |
| HSL | 33°, 92%, 60% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Squash
Squash sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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 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
12 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Squash 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 #F7A33A in HSL space. Pair Squash 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 Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Squash 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 290B-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Squash
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Squash is Osage Orange (SW 6890) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Osage Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Squash
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Squash is Tangelo (2017-30) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangelo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Squash
At Valspar, the closest color to Squash is Monarch Wing (2008-1A) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44.2 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Squash
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Squash is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Squash
At Glidden, the closest color to Squash is Carotene (97YR 44/642) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carotene swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Squash
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Squash. The nearest is Mangolicious (112-7DB) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mangolicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Squash
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Squash. The nearest is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Squash
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is O'Brien Orange (DET460), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Squash without repainting risk. See the full O'Brien Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Squash
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Squash is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Squash
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Squash is Zambia (0963) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zambia swatch →