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Acorn Squash

46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Acorn Squash DE5292 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDA740, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Optimist Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Acorn Squash Technical Profile

HEX Code#EDA740
RGB237, 167, 64
LRV46.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Acorn Squash in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsAcorn Squash
Nearly identical
BehrOptimist Gold

Optimist Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Nearly identical

Golden Vista

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Golden Autumn

Vista Paint

Very similar

Goldenrod

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Encore Orange

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Golden Castle

Valspar

Very similar

Brass Mesh

PPG

Very similar

Aloha

Kilz

Very similar

Pieces of Eight

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Aspire .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Acorn Squash

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Acorn Squash

#EDA740

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C2CC66

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Acorn Squash

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Acorn Squash

Complement

Flying Fish

Acorn Squash Room Palettes

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

Walls

Shady

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Bay Leaf

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Green Mirror

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Kemp Kelly

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Deep Lagoon

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Acorn Squash.

O'Brien Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DET460

#F3A347

Lion's Mane

Dunn-Edwards · DE5319

#E8AF49

Zucchini Flower

Dunn-Edwards · DET478

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Honey Glow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5354

#E8B447

Pavilion Peach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5286

#DF9C45

Persimmon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5293

#E59B34

More orange colors from other brands

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

Extreme Yellow

Behr · P260-7

#FFAE10

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Kitsilano Beach

Benjamin Moore · CC-278

#EBD3B2

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Acorn Squash — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Acorn Squash have?
Acorn Squash by Dunn-Edwards 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 Acorn Squash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Acorn Squash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acorn Squash are Optimist Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Pastel Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match), Golden Vista by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Acorn 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 Acorn Squash?
Acorn Squash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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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