October Leaf LE290-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BF8D35, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Trinket from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BF8D35 · LE290-01
October Leaf
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
October Leaf Technical Profile
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October Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to October Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzOctober Leaf
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGold Trinket
Gold Trinket
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Trading Post
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Warning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Oxide
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mecca Gold
PPG
Very similar
Lion Mane
Behr
Very similar
Auric
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ambered Maize
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tupelo Honey
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With October Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
October Leaf
#BF8D35
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB86F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for October Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
October Leaf 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to October Leaf.
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 Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does October Leaf have?
October Leaf by Kilz 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 Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match October Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to October Leaf are Gold Trinket by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Yellow Warning by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Trading Post by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting October Leaf'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 Leaf?
October Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why October Leaf's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.