Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Blazing Autumn |
| SKU | DE5235 |
| Hex | #F3AD63 |
| RGB | 243, 173, 99 |
| HSL | 31°, 86%, 67% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Blazing Autumn
Blazing Autumn sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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 by brand
15 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Blazing Autumn within Dunn-Edwards'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 #F3AD63 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.
Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5235 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Blazing Autumn is Stirring Orange (SW 6889). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stirring Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Stirring Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Behr's nearest match is Arizona (290D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blazing Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Arizona swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Golden Archway (146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blazing Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Golden Archway swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
At Valspar, the closest color to Blazing Autumn is Ripe Cantaloupe (V012-2) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53.4 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ripe Cantaloupe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Blazing Autumn is Goldfish (PPG1203-6). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Goldfish and you'll get the same color. See the full Goldfish swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
The closest Glidden equivalent of Blazing Autumn is Goldfish (PPG1203-6). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Goldfish and you'll get the same color. See the full Goldfish swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Blazing Autumn is Freshly Squeezed (111-5DB). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Freshly Squeezed and you'll get the same color. See the full Freshly Squeezed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Blazing Autumn is Amelia's Wings (HGSW 1153) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amelia's Wings swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Blazing Autumn is Downy Feather (0975) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Downy Feather swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Blazing Autumn is Taste of Summer (0982) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Rodda has no exact twin of Blazing Autumn. The nearest is Amber (CA132) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Blazing Autumn. The nearest is Daybreak (BD73) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daybreak swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Blazing Autumn. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Blazing Autumn
At Kompozit, the closest color to Blazing Autumn is Taste of Summer (0982) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taste of Summer swatch →