Ref. #E99E56 · DE5228
Pumpkin Pie
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Pie Technical Profile
What color is Pumpkin Pie? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E99E56. Colors similar to Pumpkin Pie include Vista Paint Amber Autumn, Benjamin Moore Brilliant Amber, Sherwin-Williams Adventure Orange. Pumpkin Pie has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives Pumpkin Pie depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Pumpkin Pie
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pumpkin Pie
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin Pie
#E99E56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8C76A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpkin Pie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpkin Pie 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Pumpkin Pie.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pumpkin Pie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin Pie have?
Pumpkin Pie by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pumpkin Pie from other brands?
The closest matches are Amber Autumn by Vista Paint (#E99D56), Brilliant Amber by Benjamin Moore (#E49B51), Adventure Orange by Sherwin-Williams (#E69F5F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pumpkin Pie?
Pumpkin Pie has an LRV of 42.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pumpkin Pie's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.