Pumpkin Spice 16-13 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC854E, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Cadillac from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC854E · 16-13
Pumpkin Spice
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Spice Technical Profile
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Pumpkin Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pumpkin Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPumpkin Spice
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGolden Cadillac
Golden Cadillac
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chamois
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mixed Potpourri
Valspar
Nearly identical
Unforgettably Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rice Curry
Behr
Nearly identical
Goldenhurst
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Walnut Shell
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bourbon Street
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pumpkin Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin Spice
#AC854E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAE7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpkin Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpkin Spice 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Pumpkin Spice.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pumpkin Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin Spice have?
Pumpkin Spice by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pumpkin Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pumpkin Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpkin Spice are Golden Cadillac by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chamois by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Apple Butter by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pumpkin Spice'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 Pumpkin Spice?
Pumpkin Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pumpkin Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.