Roasted Squash S280-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A6A3B, 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.
Ref. #8A6A3B · S280-7
Roasted Squash
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Squash Technical Profile
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Roasted Squash in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roasted Squash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRoasted Squash
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSahara Wind
Sahara Wind
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shaker Peg
PPG
Nearly identical
Sahara Wind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Olde World Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antiquated Brass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Toasted Marshmallow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cuban Cigar
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roasted Squash
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Roasted Squash.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roasted Squash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roasted Squash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roasted Squash are Sahara Wind by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shaker Peg by PPG (a near-identical match), Sahara Wind by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Roasted Squash's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.