Ref. #DBB99E · PPU3-09
Pumpkin Cream
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Cream Technical Profile
What color is Pumpkin Cream? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #DBB99E. Colors similar to Pumpkin Cream include Sherwin-Williams Tower Tan, Dunn-Edwards Kraft Paper, Kilz Summer Melon. Pumpkin Cream has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Pumpkin Cream sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Pumpkin Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tower Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Kraft Paper
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Summer Melon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tiny Calf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Face of Innocence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clementine Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antelope
Valspar
Nearly identical
Weathered Sandstone
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pumpkin Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin Cream
#DBB99E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B27D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpkin Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpkin Cream 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pumpkin Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pumpkin Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin Cream have?
Pumpkin Cream by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pumpkin Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Tower Tan by Sherwin-Williams (#D5B59B), Kraft Paper by Dunn-Edwards (#D5B59C), Summer Melon by Kilz (#E0BB9C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pumpkin Cream?
Pumpkin Cream has an LRV of 52.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pumpkin Cream's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.