Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Approaching Autumn |
| SKU | CSP-1090 |
| Hex | #DAAE85 |
| RGB | 218, 174, 133 |
| HSL | 29°, 53%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Approaching Autumn
Approaching Autumn sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Approaching 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 by brand
14 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Approaching Autumn within Benjamin Moore'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 #DAAE85 in HSL space. Pair Approaching 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.
Benjamin Moore Approaching Autumn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Approaching 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 Benjamin Moore CSP-1090 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is New Colonial Yellow (SW 2853), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Approaching Autumn without repainting risk. See the full New Colonial Yellow swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
Behr's nearest match is Santa Fe Tan (BXC-67), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Approaching Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Santa Fe Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
At Valspar, the closest color to Approaching Autumn is Young at Heart (3003-8A) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.7 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young at Heart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Approaching Autumn is Cracker Bitz (PPG1087-5) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cracker Bitz swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
At Glidden, the closest color to Approaching Autumn is Cheddar Biscuit (PPG1083-5) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheddar Biscuit swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Pale Papaya (311-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Approaching Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Pale Papaya swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Approaching Autumn. The nearest is Restrained Gold (HGSW 2175) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Restrained Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Approaching Autumn. The nearest is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Dutch Pink (NO. 62), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Approaching Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sweet Sue (1003), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Approaching Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Approaching Autumn is Caramel Cloud (0245) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Cloud swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
Rodda's nearest match is Sienna (CA120), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Approaching Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Approaching Autumn. The nearest is Summer Hay (BD66) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Hay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Approaching Autumn
At Kompozit, the closest color to Approaching Autumn is Caramel Cloud (0245) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Cloud swatch →