Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Blazing Autumn |
| SKU | M220-6A |
| Hex | #D78D5E |
| RGB | 215, 141, 94 |
| HSL | 23°, 60%, 61% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Blazing Autumn
Blazing Autumn sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Blazing Autumn is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Blazing Autumn within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D78D5E in HSL space. Pair Blazing Autumn with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Blazing Autumn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blazing Autumn from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M220-6A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
The closest Valspar equivalent of Blazing Autumn is Longhorn (2007-5B). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.3 vs 34). If Valspar is your counter, order Longhorn and you'll get the same color. See the full Longhorn swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Carrot Cake (PPG1198-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blazing Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Carrot Cake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sunny Horizon (1018), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blazing Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Sunny Horizon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Blazing Autumn is Rio Rancho Clay (111) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rio Rancho Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Blazing Autumn is Calliope (C2-557) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calliope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Blazing Autumn is Pecan Glaze (311-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pecan Glaze swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blazing Autumn. The nearest is Serape (SW 6656) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serape swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Kompozit has no exact twin of Blazing Autumn. The nearest is Gates of Gold (0997) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gates of Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Blazing Autumn — the nearest deck color, Bronzed Orange (DE5179), is clearly different (ΔE 5.49). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Behr M220-6A instead. See the full Bronzed Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Blazing Autumn — the nearest deck color, Menagerie (NO. 63), is clearly different (ΔE 5.64). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr M220-6A instead. See the full Menagerie swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Blazing Autumn — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 11.72). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr M220-6A instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Blazing Autumn — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 12.09). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr M220-6A instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Blazing Autumn — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 13.63). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr M220-6A instead. See the full Rosita swatch →