Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Acorn Squash |
| SKU | PPG1212-6 |
| Hex | #FFDE38 |
| RGB | 255, 222, 56 |
| HSL | 50°, 100%, 61% |
| LRV | 74 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Acorn Squash
At LRV 74, Acorn Squash is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
Acorn Squash is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
11 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Acorn Squash within PPG / Glidden'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 #FFDE38 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.
PPG / Glidden 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1212-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acorn Squash
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Acorn Squash. The nearest is Daisy (SW 6910) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 68 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daisy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Acorn Squash
The closest Behr equivalent of Acorn Squash is Buzz-in (P300-6). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 72 vs 74). If Behr is your counter, order Buzz-in and you'll get the same color. See the full Buzz-in swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Acorn Squash
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Acorn Squash is Bold Yellow (336). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bold Yellow and you'll get the same color. See the full Bold Yellow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Acorn Squash
At Valspar, the closest color to Acorn Squash is Sweet Mustard (3008-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 70.1 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Mustard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Acorn Squash
The closest Glidden equivalent of Acorn Squash is Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Glidden is your counter, order Acorn Squash and you'll get the same color. See the full Acorn Squash swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Acorn Squash
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Acorn Squash. The nearest is Buzz-Worthy (117-6DB) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 69 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buzz-Worthy swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acorn Squash
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Acorn Squash. The nearest is Griffin Gold (HGSW 1182) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 68 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Griffin Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Acorn Squash
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Radiant Sunrise (DE5397), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 68 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Squash without repainting risk. See the full Radiant Sunrise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Acorn Squash
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Citron (0850), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Squash without repainting risk. See the full Citron swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Acorn Squash
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Acorn Squash is Citron (0850). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 74). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Citron and you'll get the same color. See the full Citron swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Acorn Squash
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Acorn Squash is Citron (0850). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Kompozit is your counter, order Citron and you'll get the same color. See the full Citron swatch →