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.
Ref. #EBAC74 · M240-5
Squash Bisque
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Squash Bisque Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Squash Bisque 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 Squash Bisque.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
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 Squash Bisque's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.