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Ref. #DBAF86 · CSP-1090

Approaching Autumn

47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Approaching Autumn CSP-1090 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBAF86, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Santa Fe Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Approaching Autumn Technical Profile

HEX Code#DBAF86
RGB219, 175, 134
LRV47.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Approaching Autumn in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Approaching Autumn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreApproaching Autumn
Nearly identical
BehrSanta Fe Tan

Santa Fe Tan

Behr

Nearly identical

New Colonial Yellow

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sunswept Sand

Valspar

Nearly identical

Spaghetti Squash

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sweet Sue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Antiquarian Brass

Kilz

Nearly identical

Cheddar Biscuit

PPG

Very similar

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Oakley Apricot

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Approaching Autumn

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Approaching Autumn

#DBAF86

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BAB978

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Approaching Autumn

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Santa Fe Tan

Complement

High Seas

Approaching Autumn Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sage

Pop

Orange Parrot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bottle of Bordaux

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Calypso Blue

Pop

Utah Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

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Dark Beige

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Boardwalk

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Toffee Cream

Benjamin Moore · 1138

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Serendipity

Benjamin Moore · AF-205

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Roasted Sesame Seed

Benjamin Moore · 2160-40

#E1BA80

Sombrero

Benjamin Moore · 249

#CFBA86

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Approaching Autumn — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Approaching Autumn have?
Approaching Autumn by Benjamin Moore 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 Approaching Autumn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Approaching Autumn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Approaching Autumn are Santa Fe Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), New Colonial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Golden Gate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Approaching Autumn'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 Approaching Autumn?
Approaching Autumn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, 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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