Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Pumpkin Cream |
| SKU | 2168-20 |
| Hex | #D17042 |
| RGB | 209, 112, 66 |
| HSL | 19°, 61%, 54% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Pumpkin Cream
Pumpkin Cream sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Pumpkin Cream 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Pumpkin Cream within Benjamin Moore'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 #D17042 in HSL space. Pair Pumpkin Cream 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.
Benjamin Moore Pumpkin Cream Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pumpkin Cream 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 Benjamin Moore 2168-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pumpkin Cream. The nearest is Rhumba Orange (SW 6642) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rhumba Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
At Behr, the closest color to Pumpkin Cream is Sweet Carrot (PMD-103) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Carrot swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
Valspar has no exact twin of Pumpkin Cream. The nearest is Sandy Peppers (8001-17G) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandy Peppers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Field Poppy (PPG1195-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumpkin Cream without repainting risk. See the full Field Poppy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
Glidden's nearest match is Field Poppy (PPG1195-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pumpkin Cream without repainting risk. See the full Field Poppy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Pumpkin Cream. The nearest is Chili Powder (209-5DB) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chili Powder swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pumpkin Cream. The nearest is Copper Playa (HGSW 1122) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Copper Playa swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pumpkin Cream. The nearest is Citrus Notes (DET449) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Citrus Notes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Pumpkin Cream is Casa De Oro (1026). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Casa De Oro and you'll get the same color. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pumpkin Cream is Casa De Oro (1026) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pumpkin Cream is Bonanza (C2-587) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bonanza swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
Clare has no exact twin of Pumpkin Cream. The nearest is Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pumpkin Cream
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pumpkin Cream is Casa De Oro (1026) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Casa De Oro swatch →