Roasted Squash S280-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A6A3B, estimated LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sahara Wind from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8A6A3B · S280-7
Roasted Squash
19%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Squash Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A6A3B
RGB138, 106, 59
Estimated LRV19.0
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 Familybrown
BrandBehr
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#8C6B3D
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#886A3F
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Sahara Wind
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#8B6A3F
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Olde World Gold
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#8F6C3E
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#8C6C43
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#8E6F44
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Colors That Work With Roasted Squash
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roasted Squash
#8A6A3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949A5E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roasted Squash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roasted Squash 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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Roasted Squash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roasted Squash have?
Roasted Squash by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Roasted Squash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roasted Squash are Sahara Wind by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Shaker Peg by PPG (a close digital match), Sahara Wind by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Roasted Squash'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 Roasted Squash?
Roasted Squash has a estimated lightness value of 19.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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