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Behr Pumpkin Pie (PPU3-01)

Best Sellerorange

HEX

#D08830

RGB

208, 136, 48

LRV

26

Code

PPU3-01

Overview

Behr Pumpkin Pie (PPU3-01) is a best-selling orange paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26. Medium — best for rooms with moderate natural light. This top-rated shade works beautifully in bedroom and dining room settings and pairs well with Traditional design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #D08830 | RGB: 208, 136, 48
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 26 — Medium — best for rooms with moderate natural light
  • Undertone: Warm yellow
  • Color family: Orange
  • Best for: bedroom, dining room, study, kitchen
  • Design styles: Traditional, Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian

Why Choose This Color

  • Pumpkin Pie is one of the most searched Behr colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 26, it provides balanced light reflection
  • The warm yellow undertone makes it versatile for various design styles
  • Designers frequently recommend Pumpkin Pie for Traditional aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Pumpkin Pie with a sample swatch — colors shift under different lighting
  2. 2Observe at different times: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm), evening (artificial)
  3. 3North-facing rooms appear cooler, south-facing warmer — plan accordingly
  4. 4Pair with lighter trim for contrast
  5. 5Use Behr's recommended primer and apply 2 coats for best coverage

Tags

behrorangewarm-yellowlrv-26bedroomdining-roomstudykitchen

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Behr Pumpkin Pie (PPU3-01) is a best-selling orange paint color with an LRV of 26, ideal for bedroom and dining room spaces.