ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spiced Pumpkin (034) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Book Room Red (No.50). For trim, try Frosty Pink (2010-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 18.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B6604F |
| RGB | 182, 96, 79 |
| HSL | 10°, 41%, 51% |
About Spiced Pumpkin
Spiced Pumpkin (034) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 19, Spiced Pumpkin absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spiced Pumpkin's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. It's very close to Rosy Peach (2089-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Spiced Pumpkin changes with the light
Spiced Pumpkin 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
Spiced Pumpkin's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spiced Pumpkin 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 Spiced Pumpkin can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spiced Pumpkin will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spiced Pumpkin in real homes
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Spiced Pumpkin 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 5.2
Also close: Coral Clay (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.0
Also close: Red Pepper (ΔE 15.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spiced Pumpkin questions
What undertone does Spiced Pumpkin have?
Spiced Pumpkin has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spiced Pumpkin's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spiced Pumpkin a light or dark color?
Spiced Pumpkin has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Spiced Pumpkin absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Spiced Pumpkin in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Book Room Red No.50 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 10.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spiced Pumpkin?
Try Frosty Pink (2010-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spiced Pumpkin's undertone.
Where does Spiced Pumpkin work best?
Spiced Pumpkin works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 19, Spiced Pumpkin absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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