Pumpkin Seed S260-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3CAAF, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is You'Re Blushing from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3CAAF · S260-2
Pumpkin Seed
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pumpkin Seed Technical Profile
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Pumpkin Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pumpkin Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPumpkin Seed
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsYou'Re Blushing
You'Re Blushing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Melodious Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Interactive Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Powder Puff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Regina Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mayan Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Flan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sahara Sands
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ripe Apricot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Pumpkin Seed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin Seed
#E3CAAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpkin Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpkin Seed 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
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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 Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin Seed have?
Pumpkin Seed by Behr has a neutral 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 Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pumpkin Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpkin Seed are You'Re Blushing by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Melodious Ivory by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Interactive Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pumpkin Seed'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 Seed?
Pumpkin Seed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pumpkin Seed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.