Acorn 290D-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D17921, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candied Orange from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D17921 · 290D-6
Acorn
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Acorn Technical Profile
HEX Code#D17921
RGB209, 121, 33
Estimated LRV27.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Acorn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acorn
#D17921
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2C263
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acorn
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acorn Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Acorn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acorn have?
Acorn by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Acorn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acorn are Candied Orange by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Autumn Orange by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Pumpkin Blush by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Acorn's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Acorn?
Acorn has a estimated lightness value of 27.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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