Pumpkin Essence M220-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAD9C6, 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.
Ref. #FAD9C6 · M220-2
Pumpkin Essence
74%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Essence Technical Profile
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Pumpkin Essence in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pumpkin Essence in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPumpkin Essence
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePumpkin Mousse
Pumpkin Mousse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dreamsicle
PPG
Nearly identical
Natural Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whipped Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Naive Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Luminaria
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tea Room
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peak Season
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pumpkin Essence
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pumpkin Essence.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pumpkin Essence in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pumpkin Essence from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpkin Essence are Pumpkin Mousse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Light Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dreamsicle by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Essence's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.