Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | October Haze |
| SKU | DE5171 |
| Hex | #F8AC8C |
| RGB | 248, 172, 140 |
| HSL | 18°, 89%, 76% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards October Haze
October Haze sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
October Haze 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
10 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to October Haze 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 #F8AC8C in HSL space. Pair October Haze 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 October Haze Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching October Haze 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 DE5171 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of October Haze
Behr's nearest match is Autumn Mist (250D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for October Haze without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Mist swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of October Haze
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of October Haze is Intense Peach (081). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Intense Peach and you'll get the same color. See the full Intense Peach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of October Haze
At Valspar, the closest color to October Haze is Shrimp Shell (V008-2) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.2 vs 48) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shrimp Shell swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of October Haze
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of October Haze. The nearest is Coral Serenade (PPG1193-5) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Serenade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of October Haze
The closest Glidden equivalent of October Haze is Christmas Cactus Coral (58YR 53/342). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48). If Glidden is your counter, order Christmas Cactus Coral and you'll get the same color. See the full Christmas Cactus Coral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of October Haze
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to October Haze is Tint of Melon (108-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tint of Melon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of October Haze
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to October Haze is Pumpkin Hue (1024) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of October Haze
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to October Haze is Apricot Spring (1036) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apricot Spring swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of October Haze
At Kompozit, the closest color to October Haze is Apricot Spring (1036) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apricot Spring swatch →