Golden Pumpkin M240-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CD7A33, estimated LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Dunes from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CD7A33 · M240-7
Golden Pumpkin
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Pumpkin Technical Profile
HEX Code#CD7A33
RGB205, 122, 51
Estimated LRV31.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Golden Pumpkin
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Pumpkin
#CD7A33
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BEBB74
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Pumpkin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Pumpkin 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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Golden Pumpkin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Pumpkin have?
Golden Pumpkin 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 Golden Pumpkin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Pumpkin are Golden Dunes by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Amber Wave by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Clay Terrace by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Golden Pumpkin'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 Golden Pumpkin?
Golden Pumpkin has a estimated lightness value of 31.0, 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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