Pumpkin Cream PPU3-9 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DBBA9D, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Melon from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DBBA9D · PPU3-9
Pumpkin Cream
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pumpkin Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBBA9D
RGB219, 186, 157
Estimated LRV52.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#E0BB9C
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#DDBC9B
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#D5B59B
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#DEBFA0
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#D5B59C
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#E2BB9D
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Colors That Work With Pumpkin Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin Cream
#DBBA9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B37D
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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Pumpkin Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin Cream have?
Pumpkin Cream by Behr has a neutral 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 Pumpkin Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpkin Cream are Summer Melon by Kilz (a close digital match), Brownstone by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Tower Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 52.6, 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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