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Valspar Pumpkin Squash3009-5 · #B97D2A · LRV 25.2

Pumpkin Squash reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 3009-5 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR PUMPKIN SQUASH
RGB 185, 125, 42LRV 25.2

Color spec

BrandValspar
NamePumpkin Squash
SKU3009-5
Hex#B97D2A
RGB185, 125, 42
HSL35°, 63%, 45%
LRV25.2
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyOrange
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About Valspar Pumpkin Squash

Pumpkin Squash sits in the mid-range at LRV 25.2, 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.

Pumpkin 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

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6384 · #BA7F38 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 26
SW 2920 · #B7813C · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 26
SW 6377 · #B67D3C · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 25
SW 6397 · #AA803A · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 24

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All orange at Behr →
M270-7 · #B27C27 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 24
M260-7 · #BF7B18 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 25
M250-6 · #BE8138 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 27
S-H-330 · #AE7A1B · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 23

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.05
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
2160-10 · #B2803D · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 25
2158-10 · #BE7F3E · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 26
ES-30 · #BD7D40 · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 26

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1207-7 · #B98133 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 26
PPG1202-7 · #C28038 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 27
PPG1208-7 · #BB862F · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 28

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All orange at Glidden →
PPG1207-7 · #B98033 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 26
PPG1208-7 · #BB852F · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 28
PPG1202-7 · #C27F38 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 27

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.19
All orange at Dutch Boy →
318-6DB · #B08039 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 25
HGSW 2141 · #BA7F38 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 26
HGSW 6384 · #BA7F38 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 26
HGSW 2131 · #B67D3C · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 25
HGSW 6377 · #B67D3C · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 25

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.07
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5300 · #BC8143 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 25
DE5335 · #B98841 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 27

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
H027 · #BA843C · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 25
0907 · #B98A44 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 29

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All orange at Hirshfield's →
H0027 · #BD8339 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 28
0907 · #B6843C · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 27
0921 · #B38241 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 27

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.13
All orange at Kompozit →
0907 · #B6843C · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 27
0921 · #B38241 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 26
0900 · #AE8245 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 25

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The nearest shades to Pumpkin Squash within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

3005-5A · LRV 26.1
V051-5 · LRV 26.3
V053-6 · LRV 23.9
8002-18F · LRV 27
3003-5A · LRV 26.1
V049-6 · LRV 23.1

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B97D2A in HSL space. Pair Pumpkin Squash with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B97D2A + #2A66B9
TRIADIC
#B97D2A · #2AB97D · #7D2AB9
ANALOGOUS
#B9352A · #B97D2A · #AEB92A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.48:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.03:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Valspar Pumpkin Squash Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Pumpkin 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 Valspar 3009-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pumpkin Squash is Cut the Mustard (SW 6384) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cut the Mustard swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

At Behr, the closest color to Pumpkin Squash is Back To School (M260-7) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Back To School swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pumpkin Squash is Caramel Corn (2160-10) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Corn swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumpkin Squash without repainting risk. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

Glidden's nearest match is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumpkin Squash without repainting risk. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pumpkin Squash is Bronzed Tan (318-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronzed Tan swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pumpkin Squash is French Mustard (HGSW 2141) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Mustard swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pumpkin Squash. The nearest is Burmese Gold (DE5300) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burmese Gold swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pumpkin Squash is Amber Essence (H027) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Essence swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pumpkin Squash is Millionaire (0907) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Millionaire swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Pumpkin Squash

At Kompozit, the closest color to Pumpkin Squash is Millionaire (0907) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Millionaire swatch →

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