Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | October |
| SKU | S-H-270 |
| Hex | #CD5D04 |
| RGB | 205, 93, 4 |
| HSL | 27°, 96%, 41% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr October
With an LRV of 21, October is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
October works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
3 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to October 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 #CD5D04 in HSL space. Pair October 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 October Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching October 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 S-H-270 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of October
Valspar has no exact twin of October. The nearest is Hot Wings (V046-5) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.4 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hot Wings swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of October
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of October. The nearest is Autumn Day (210-7DB) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Autumn Day swatch →