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Ref. #F89839 · 2007-1A

Buttercup Squash

43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Buttercup Squash 2007-1A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F89839, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bittersweet Orange from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Buttercup Squash Technical Profile

HEX Code#F89839
RGB248, 152, 57
LRV42.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Buttercup Squash in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Buttercup Squash in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparButtercup Squash
Nearly identical
KilzBittersweet Orange

Bittersweet Orange

Kilz

Nearly identical

Orange Jewel

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Monarch Wing

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Carrot Stick

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sun Filled Day

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Au Gratin

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Create .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Jack O Lantern

PPG

Very similar

Osage Orange

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Hawaiian Passion

Behr

Very similar

Luminous Bright Orange

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Buttercup Squash

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Buttercup Squash

#F89839

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D2D260

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Buttercup Squash

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Buttercup Squash

Complement

Warm Spring

Buttercup Squash Room Palettes

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

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Village Lane

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Lane

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Brown Cherry

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Buttercup Squash.

Monarch Wing

Valspar · 2008-1A

#F99F3B

Pumpkin Custard

Valspar · 2005-1A

#F38F3E

Sunset Glow

Valspar · 3009-2

#FFAB37

Fresh Persimmons

Valspar · 2009-1

#F58E4B

Roasted Chestnut

Valspar · 3002-3A

#E49B40

Orange Ochre

Valspar · 2010-1

#F39C4E

More orange colors from other brands

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

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Ice Breaker

Benjamin Moore · CC-428

#E8DED0

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Buttercup Squash — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Buttercup Squash have?
Buttercup Squash by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buttercup Squash in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttercup Squash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttercup Squash are Bittersweet Orange by Kilz (a near-identical match), Orange Jewel by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Monarch Wing by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buttercup 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 Buttercup Squash?
Buttercup Squash has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.7, 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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