Buttercup Squash 2007-1A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F89839, estimated 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.
Valspar · #F89839 · 2007-1A
Buttercup Squash
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buttercup Squash Technical Profile
HEX Code#F89839
RGB248, 152, 57
Estimated LRV42.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Buttercup Squash
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttercup Squash
#F89839
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D2D260
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Buttercup 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Buttercup Squash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttercup Squash are Bittersweet Orange by Kilz (a close digital match), Orange Jewel by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Monarch Wing by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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