Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Summer Squash |
| SKU | BD55 |
| Hex | #DC7548 |
| RGB | 220, 117, 72 |
| HSL | 18°, 68%, 57% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About C2 Paint Summer Squash
Summer Squash sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Summer 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
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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Summer Squash within C2 Paint'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 #DC7548 in HSL space. Pair Summer 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.
C2 Paint Summer Squash Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Summer 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 C2 Paint BD55 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Squash
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Knockout Orange (SW 6885), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Squash without repainting risk. See the full Knockout Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Summer Squash
At Behr, the closest color to Summer Squash is Mai Tai (HDC-SM16-03) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mai Tai swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Summer Squash
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Summer Squash is Oriole (2169-30) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oriole swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Summer Squash
Valspar has no exact twin of Summer Squash. The nearest is Sandy Peppers (8001-17G) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandy Peppers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Summer Squash
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Summer Squash is Copper Penny (PPG17-24) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Penny swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Summer Squash
At Glidden, the closest color to Summer Squash is Copper Penny (PPG17-24) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Penny swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summer Squash
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Summer Squash is Summer Treat (108-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Treat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Squash
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Summer Squash is Emberglow (HGSW 1104) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emberglow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Summer Squash
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Summer Squash is Deep Coral (DE5173) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Coral swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Summer Squash
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Summer Squash is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summer Squash
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Summer Squash is Jack-O-Lantern (1038) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Summer Squash
Clare has no exact twin of Summer Squash. The nearest is Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Summer Squash
At Kompozit, the closest color to Summer Squash is Jack-O-Lantern (1038) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →