ColorplanBenjamin Moore Acorn Squash (258) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 32. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 31.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B19557 |
| RGB | 177, 149, 87 |
| HSL | 41°, 37%, 52% |
About Acorn Squash
Acorn Squash (258) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 32, Acorn Squash absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Acorn Squash's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Egyptian Sand (266); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Acorn Squash changes with the light
Acorn Squash has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Acorn Squash's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Acorn Squash will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Acorn Squash can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Acorn Squash will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Acorn Squash in real homes
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Acorn Squash equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.9
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.1
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 11.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Acorn Squash questions
What undertone does Acorn Squash have?
Acorn Squash has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Acorn Squash's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Acorn Squash a light or dark color?
Acorn Squash has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 31.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 32, Acorn Squash absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Acorn Squash in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 9.9); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (close, ΔE 3.7); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Acorn Squash?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Acorn Squash's undertone.
Where does Acorn Squash work best?
Acorn Squash works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 32, Acorn Squash absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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