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Ref. #EBAC74 · M240-5

Squash Bisque

48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Squash Bisque M240-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EBAC74, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tomato Bisque from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Squash Bisque Technical Profile

HEX Code#EBAC74
RGB235, 172, 116
LRV48.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Squash Bisque in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Squash Bisque in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrSquash Bisque
Nearly identical
ValsparTomato Bisque

Tomato Bisque

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mighty Spicy

PPG

Nearly identical

Taste of Summer

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Yucatan

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Taste of Summer

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Orange Appeal

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sun Bleached Ochre

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bacon Beige

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Desert Vista

Kilz

Very similar

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Squash Bisque

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Squash Bisque

#EBAC74

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C7C46B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Squash Bisque

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tomato Bisque

Complement

Blue Wave

Squash Bisque Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Marrakech Brown

Pop

Rumba Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Gallery Red

Pop

Shire Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Taos Turquoise

Pop

Song Bird

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Squash Bisque.

Autumn Gourd

Behr · PMD-75

#E6AE76

Apricot Jam

Behr · HDC-SP16-04

#EEA771

Sunburst

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#EDB36F

Pyramid Gold

Behr · PPU6-4

#E5B572

Arizona

Behr · 290D-4

#F3AC6A

Beehive

Behr · M270-5

#E3B776

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Squash Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Squash Bisque have?
Squash Bisque 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 Squash Bisque in your own space before committing.
What colors match Squash Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Squash Bisque are Tomato Bisque by Valspar (a near-identical match), Brioche by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mighty Spicy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Squash Bisque'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 Squash Bisque?
Squash Bisque has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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