Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F38F3E, estimated LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dynamo from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F38F3E · 2005-1A
Pumpkin Custard
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Custard Technical Profile
HEX Code#F38F3E
RGB243, 143, 62
Estimated LRV39.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Pumpkin Custard
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin Custard
#F38F3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CFC963
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpkin Custard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpkin Custard 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
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Pumpkin Custard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin Custard have?
Pumpkin Custard 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 Pumpkin Custard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpkin Custard are Dynamo by PPG (a close digital match), Carmelized Orange by PPG (a close digital match), Fruit Punch by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pumpkin Custard'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 Custard?
Pumpkin Custard has a estimated lightness value of 39.0, 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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