Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | First of Fall |
| SKU | V011-3 |
| Hex | #DF7601 |
| RGB | 223, 118, 1 |
| HSL | 32°, 99%, 44% |
| LRV | 28.7 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar First of Fall
First of Fall sits in the mid-range at LRV 28.7, 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.
First of Fall 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
6 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
Dutch Boy
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to First of Fall within Valspar'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 #DF7601 in HSL space. Pair First of Fall 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.
Valspar First of Fall Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching First of Fall 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 Valspar V011-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of First of Fall
The closest Behr equivalent of First of Fall is Status Bronze (280B-7). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28.7). If Behr is your counter, order Status Bronze and you'll get the same color. See the full Status Bronze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of First of Fall
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of First of Fall. The nearest is 14 Carrots (CSP-1110) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full 14 Carrots swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of First of Fall
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of First of Fall. The nearest is Outback Orange (110-7DB) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Outback Orange swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of First of Fall
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of First of Fall. The nearest is Mexican Spirit (0984) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 28.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of First of Fall
Kompozit has no exact twin of First of Fall. The nearest is Mexican Spirit (0984) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →