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Ref. #AC854E · 16-13

Pumpkin Spice

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Pumpkin Spice Technical Profile

HEX Code#AC854E
RGB172, 133, 78
LRV26.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Rice Curry

Complement

Sapphire

Pumpkin Spice Room Palettes

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

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ginger Root

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dusty Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Pumpkin Spice.

Graceful Gazelle

PPG · 1105-7

#A78A50

Look At Me

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#A67E4B

Tattle Tan

PPG · 1093-7

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Cool Copper

PPG · 1088-6

#AD8458

Bread Basket

PPG · 1087-6

#AB8659

Chicory

PPG · 1095-6

#A78658

More brown colors from other brands

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

Yule Log

Kilz · LC290-02

#7C5641

Oak Hollow

Dutch Boy · 415-5DB

#B09879

Double Chocolate

Behr · PMD-108

#6F5245

Urban Safari

Behr · PPU8-4

#978B6E

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball · 316

#A36E4C

Drum Solo

Behr · T11-9

#A66E4B

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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