Squash Blossom P290-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FED44E, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wake Up from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FED44E · P290-5
Squash Blossom
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Squash Blossom Technical Profile
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Squash Blossom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Squash Blossom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSquash Blossom
Nearly identical
KilzWake Up
Wake Up
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dandelion Chain
Valspar
Nearly identical
Daisy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mary'S Canary
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunland Park
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tuscan Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Orchards
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peeps
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Festival Yellow
PPG
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Squash Blossom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Squash Blossom
#FED44E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Squash Blossom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Squash Blossom 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 Blossom.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Squash Blossom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Squash Blossom have?
Squash Blossom by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Squash Blossom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Squash Blossom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Squash Blossom are Wake Up by Kilz (a near-identical match), Dandelion Chain by Valspar (a near-identical match), Daisy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Squash Blossom'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 Blossom?
Squash Blossom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Squash Blossom's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.