Ref. #BF763F · historic-pumpkin
Pumpkin
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Technical Profile
What color is Pumpkin? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #BF763F. Colors similar to Pumpkin include Benjamin Moore Peruvian, Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam, Vista Paint Pumpkin. Pumpkin has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Pumpkin creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pumpkin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin
#BF763F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B37A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpkin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpkin 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Pumpkin.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin have?
Pumpkin by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pumpkin from other brands?
The closest matches are Peruvian by Benjamin Moore (#BE723C), Buttered Yam by Benjamin Moore (#C47641), Pumpkin by Vista Paint (#BA7843). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pumpkin?
Pumpkin has an LRV of 24.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.