Pumpkin Essence M220-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAD9C6, estimated LRV 74 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumpkin Mousse from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FAD9C6 · M220-2
Pumpkin Essence
74%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Essence Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAD9C6
RGB250, 217, 198
Estimated LRV74.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Pumpkin Essence
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Pumpkin Mousse
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#F8D6C2
Close digital match
Dreamsicle
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#F5D5C2
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Natural Tan
Dunn-Edwards
#F7D8C4
Close digital match
Whipped Peach
Valspar
#FBD6C0
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Naive Peach
Sherwin-Williams
#F3D3BF
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Luminaria
Vista Paint
#FFDEC8
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Tea Room
Kilz
#F7D3BD
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Peak Season
Hirshfield's
#FFDFC9
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Soft Pink
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#F4D9CA
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Colors That Work With Pumpkin Essence
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin Essence
#FAD9C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCBF66
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpkin Essence
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpkin Essence 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 Essence — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin Essence have?
Pumpkin Essence 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 Pumpkin Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpkin Essence are Pumpkin Mousse by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Light Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dreamsicle by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pumpkin Essence'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 Essence?
Pumpkin Essence has a estimated lightness value of 74.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Pumpkin Essence's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.