Pumpkin Squash 3009-5 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B88541, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Farmhouse Ochre from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B88541 · 3009-5
Pumpkin Squash
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pumpkin Squash Technical Profile
HEX Code#B88541
RGB184, 133, 65
Estimated LRV27.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Pumpkin Squash
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pumpkin Squash
#B88541
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B478
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pumpkin Squash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pumpkin Squash 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 Squash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pumpkin Squash have?
Pumpkin Squash by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Squash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pumpkin Squash are Farmhouse Ochre by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Turmeric by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Millionaire by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Squash?
Pumpkin Squash has a estimated lightness value of 27.3, 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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