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.
Ref. #F8AC8C · DE5171
October Haze
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
October Haze Technical Profile
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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
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
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
October Haze 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to October Haze.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Haze's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.