Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Acorn Squash |
| SKU | DE5292 |
| Hex | #EDA740 |
| RGB | 237, 167, 64 |
| HSL | 36°, 83%, 59% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Acorn Squash
Acorn Squash sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Acorn Squash is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Acorn Squash within Dunn-Edwards'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 #EDA740 in HSL space. Pair Acorn 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.
Dunn-Edwards Acorn Squash Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Acorn 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5292 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Brittlebush (SW 6684) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brittlebush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Acorn Squash
The closest Behr equivalent of Acorn Squash is Optimist Gold (BIC-43). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). If Behr is your counter, order Optimist Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Optimist Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Yellow Marigold (2155-30) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Marigold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At Valspar, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Pirate's Treasure (3006-5B) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45.8 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pirate's Treasure swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brass Mesh swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At Glidden, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Honeyed (115-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honeyed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) 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 Acorn Squash
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Lemon Dream (0942) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Acorn Squash
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Acorn Squash. The nearest is Lemon Essence (0934) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Amontillado (C2-589) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Acorn Squash
Kompozit has no exact twin of Acorn Squash. The nearest is Lemon Essence (0934) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →