Behr Pumpkin Essence M220-2

What are Behr Pumpkin Essence undertones?

The undertone of Pumpkin Essence can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Pumpkin Essence M220-2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 28° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M220-2 Pumpkin Essence HSL code: 28, 77%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Pumpkin Essence

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Pumpkin Essence:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

M220-2
Pumpkin Essence

• M200-1
  Peach Sachet

  

• RD-W04
  Illuminated

  

• RD-W14
  Aria Ivory

  

• M210-2
  Paper Heart

  

• M250-1
  Frosting Cream

  

Darker shades

M220-2
Pumpkin Essence

• M240-4
  Sheer Apricot

  

• PPU6-03
  Sunburst

  

• M220-3
  Carving Party

  

• PPU4-11
  Porcelain Peach

  

• M230-5
  Sweet Curry

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Pumpkin Essence with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 208, such as Behr Explorer Blue and Reef Blue.

M220-2
Pumpkin Essence

• M470-5
  Explorer Blue

  

• S490-3
  Reef Blue

  

• M510-1
  Blue Me Away

  

• M520-5
  Alpha Blue

  

• PPU14-13
  Caspian Tide

  

• M540-2
  Angelic Blue

  

• M540-3
  Eternal Elegance

  

LRV of Pumpkin Essence

Pumpkin Essence has an LRV of 74.21% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f7dac0
RGB Decimal	247, 218, 192
RGB Percent	96.86%, 85.49%, 75.29%
HSV	Hue: 28° Saturation: 22.27% Value: 96.86%
HSL	hsl(28, 77, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.74 Yellow: 22.27 Key: 3.14
YIQ	Y: 223.707 I: 25.636 Q: -1.957
XYZ	X: 72.943 Y: 73.725 Z: 60.243
CIE Lab	L:88.792 a:6.084 b:16.487
CIE Luv	L:88.792 u:19.358 v:22.754
Decimal	16243392
Hunter Lab	85.863, 1.38, 18.506