For those who came into this late and since this (hints) was not mentioned in the First Post and the OP was asked - by few of us for some hints (which we apprece) along the way, in all fairness since most (especially late comers) won't be expected to go through all posts? here they are..up to now
Hint# 1 - given Nov 1
The color is One of the beautiful color's of the season ! Fall up in Canada.
Hint# 2 - given Nov. 5th
None of the digits are used twice in the answer
Hint# 3 - given Nov. 6th
Ok I can tell you the # has not been called
As far as the close well that all depends what you classification of close is
If you are talking with in +or- 5 no. If you are talking + or- 25 yes
Hint# 4 - given Nov. 10th
If you rearrange the digits they would be on order
Example, post 214 (Red....... 342) rearranged in order would be 234
Hint# 5 - given Nov. 15th
The # has not been taken
The closest # is +or- 2
1 week left so keep your guesses coming - Doh, forgot this hint was on THIS page