October S-H-270 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CD5D04, estimated 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.
Behr · #CD5D04 · S-H-270
October
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
October Technical Profile
HEX Code#CD5D04
RGB205, 93, 4
Estimated LRV25.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to October
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Autumn Day
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#C4681B
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#C56639
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Hot August
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Charlotte's Locks
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Colors That Work With October
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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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.