October S-H-270 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CD5D04, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Day from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CD5D04 · S-H-270
October
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
October Technical Profile
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October in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to October in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOctober
Very similar
Dutch BoyAutumn Day
Autumn Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Desert Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sesame Crunch
PPG
Visible difference
Deep Spice
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Gold Rush
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Visible difference
Casa De Oro
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Create .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Determined Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Hot August
Kilz
Visible difference
Pearl Orange
RAL
Visible difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With October
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
October
#CD5D04
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAC23A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for October
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
October Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to October.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
October — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does October have?
October by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample October in your own space before committing.
What colors match October from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to October are Autumn Day by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Desert Spice by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Sesame Crunch by PPG (a close match) — the best options for getting October's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of October?
October has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why October's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.