Pumpkin Cream PPU3-09 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBB99E, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tower Tan from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBB99E · PPU3-09
Pumpkin Cream
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Cream Technical Profile
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Pumpkin Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pumpkin Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPumpkin Cream
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTower Tan
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
Bedtime Story
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pumpkin Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pumpkin Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpkin Cream are Tower Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Kraft Paper by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Summer Melon by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pumpkin Cream'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 Pumpkin Cream?
Pumpkin Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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.