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October Leaf

#BF8D35

RGB 191, 141, 53 · HSL 38°, 57%, 48% · CMYK 0, 26, 72, 25

October Leaf is #BF8D35 in HEX — rgb(191, 141, 53), hsl(38°, 57%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 72%, 25%).

October Leaf pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 57%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BF8D35

RGB191, 141, 53

HSL38°, 57%, 48%

HSV38°, 72%, 75%

CMYK0, 26, 72, 25

Decimal12553525

CSS RGBrgb(191, 141, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 57%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

Exact match

Dulux

Oro S15F9

ΔE 1 · #C28F36

Vista Paint

Gold Trinket K-1207

ΔE 1.3 · #BF8D38

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

ΔE 2.5 · #C68F39

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 2.8 · #C69035

Behr

Lion Mane 320D-6

ΔE 3 · #B68832

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 3.4 · #BB852F

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 3.5 · #BB8D3B

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 6.5 · #C68736

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 6.7 · #AF7C20

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 7 · #C49832

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 7.4 · #CF954A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.3 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 10 · #D69C54

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 11.6 · #A98307

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BF8D35

#3568C0

Analogous

#C04735

#BF8D35

#AEC035

Triadic

#BF8D35

#35C08D

#8D35C0

Split-Complementary

#BF8D35

#35AEC0

#4735C0

Tetradic

#BF8D35

#35C047

#3568C0

#C035AE

Monochromatic

#483514

#846124

#BF8D35

#D6AF6B

#E7CFA7

Rectangle

#BF8D35

#68C035

#3568C0

#8D35C0

Compound

#BF8D35

#AEC035

#3568C0

#4735C0

Variations

Lighter

#D1A558

#D6BA89

#E3D6BE

Darker

#9D7227

#6E4F19

#412E0D

Saturation

#8F8065

#C08D35

#DA941A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BF8D35

#AC9C33

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF8D35

#979748

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF8D35

#C1858D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

October Leaf reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CF9643

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#BF8D35

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BC9B67

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#365B9A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #BF8D35;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF8D35;

CSS Variable

--color-october-leaf: #BF8D35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'october-leaf': '#BF8D35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF8D35] text-[#BF8D35]

SCSS

$october-leaf: #BF8D35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF8D35?

#BF8D35 is October Leaf, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BF8D35 warm or cool?

October Leaf reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with October Leaf?

October Leaf works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with October Leaf?

October Leaf pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download October Leaf?

You can download October Leaf on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for October Leaf?

The hex code is #BF8D35. In RGB it's 191, 141, 53, and in HSL it's 38°, 57%, 48%.

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