ColorplanBenjamin Moore Butternut Squash (1090) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Entrance Hall Pink (No.61) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 36.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C39B74 |
| RGB | 195, 155, 116 |
| HSL | 30°, 40%, 61% |
About Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash (1090) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 36, Butternut 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 Butternut 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Farm Fresh (AF-360); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Butternut Squash changes with the light
Butternut 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
Butternut Squash's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Butternut 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 Butternut Squash can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Butternut Squash will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Butternut Squash in real homes
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Butternut 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 5.1
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Fake Tan (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Butternut Squash questions
What undertone does Butternut Squash have?
Butternut Squash has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Butternut Squash's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Butternut Squash a light or dark color?
Butternut Squash has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Butternut 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 Butternut Squash in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Entrance Hall Pink No.61 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Butternut Squash?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Butternut Squash's undertone.
Where does Butternut Squash work best?
Butternut Squash works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 36, Butternut 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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