October Haze by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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October Haze

51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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October Haze DE5171 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F8AC8C, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Christmas Cactus Coral from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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October Haze Technical Profile

HEX Code#F8AC8C
RGB248, 172, 140
LRV51.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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October Haze in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsOctober Haze
Nearly identical
PPGChristmas Cactus Coral

Christmas Cactus Coral

PPG

Nearly identical

Intense Peach

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Autumn Mist

Behr

Nearly identical

Apricot Jam

Valspar

Very similar

Shooting Star

Vista Paint

Very similar

Peach Delight

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Shooting Star

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Ember Glow

Kilz

Very similar

Stone Fruit

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With October Haze

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

October Haze

#F8AC8C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CFB963

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for October Haze

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tint of Melon

Complement

Enchanting

October Haze Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Essential Brown

Pop

Campfire

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Putnam Plum

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Palm Springs Splash

Pop

Splish Splash

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to October Haze.

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Discreet Orange

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Savannah Sun

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Rusty Orange

Dunn-Edwards · DE5248

#EDB384

Aloha Sunset

Dunn-Edwards · DE5178

#E9AA91

Pouring Copper

Dunn-Edwards · DE5144

#FB9B82

More orange colors from other brands

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

Coastal Cottage

Benjamin Moore · 1164

#E8D2C3

Antique White

Valspar · 7002-20

#EFE8DA

Barley Harvest

Benjamin Moore · 1070

#C29E74

Pebble Bluff

Vista Paint · OW136

#F4EDDF

Castle Ridge

Behr · PWN-41

#EADEC7

Sweet Marzipan

Behr · ICC-51

#ECD5AA

October Haze — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does October Haze have?
October Haze by Dunn-Edwards 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 Haze in your own space before committing.
What colors match October Haze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to October Haze are Christmas Cactus Coral by PPG (a near-identical match), Intense Peach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Autumn Mist by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting October Haze'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 Haze?
October Haze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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