Acorn Squash 1212-6 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFDF38, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bold Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FFDF38 · 1212-6
Acorn Squash
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Acorn Squash Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFDF38
RGB255, 223, 56
Estimated LRV74.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Bold Yellow
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#FFDE3A
Close digital match
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#FFE041
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#FFDE42
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Behr
#FEDB39
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#FFDD49
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#F3DA0B
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#FBD950
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#FFD330
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#FED340
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#FFD754
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Colors That Work With Acorn Squash
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acorn Squash
#FFDF38
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acorn Squash
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acorn Squash Room Palettes
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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
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Acorn Squash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acorn Squash have?
Acorn Squash by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Acorn Squash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acorn Squash are Bold Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Citron by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Citron by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 74.3, 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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