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Ochre Brown

#955F20

RGB 149, 95, 32 · HSL 32°, 65%, 35% · CMYK 0, 36, 79, 42

Ochre Brown is #955F20 in HEX — rgb(149, 95, 32), hsl(32°, 65%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 79%, 42%).

Ochre Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 65%, 35%. 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#955F20

RGB149, 95, 32

HSL32°, 65%, 35%

HSV32°, 79%, 58%

CMYK0, 36, 79, 42

Decimal9789216

CSS RGBrgb(149, 95, 32)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 65%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

Exact match

Behr

Desert Clay S250-6

ΔE 5.2 · #955F2B

Kilz

Autumn Spice LD100-01

ΔE 6.9 · #A66B35

Dunn-Edwards

Hearth Gold DEA165

ΔE 7.9 · #A17135

Benjamin Moore

Mexican CSP-1080

ΔE 8.3 · #8C5D2C

Sherwin-Williams

Sconce Gold SW6398

ΔE 8.7 · #996F32

Dulux

Desert Boot S12F9

ΔE 8.9 · #A26E3B

PPG

Bronze Eucalyptus 16-20

ΔE 9.2 · #AE703B

Vista Paint

Gold Metal C-997

ΔE 10.4 · #B1763F

Valspar

Wet Riverbanks 3011-4

ΔE 11 · #B6793D

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 11.1 · #875228

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Metal 998

ΔE 11.4 · #B17743

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 12.1 · #B2683A

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.5 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 20.1 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 24.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#955F20

#1F5593

Analogous

#93231F

#955F20

#8F931F

Triadic

#955F20

#1F935D

#5D1F93

Split-Complementary

#955F20

#1F8F93

#231F93

Tetradic

#955F20

#1F9323

#1F5593

#931F8F

Monochromatic

#150D04

#543512

#955F20

#D2852D

#E0AA6C

Rectangle

#955F20

#55931F

#1F5593

#5D1F93

Compound

#955F20

#8F931F

#1F5593

#231F93

Variations

Lighter

#CA802B

#D29F65

#DFC7AB

Darker

#784B17

#54330E

#321E07

Saturation

#6B5A48

#935D1F

#A35E10

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

5.34:1

vs Black

3.94:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#955F20

#7E721C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#955F20

#6B6B2E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#955F20

#965A61

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ochre Brown 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

#AF7433

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#955F20

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C7957

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#224976

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: #955F20;

CSS — background

background-color: #955F20;

CSS Variable

--color-ochre-brown: #955F20;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ochre-brown': '#955F20' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#955F20] text-[#955F20]

SCSS

$ochre-brown: #955F20;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #955F20?

#955F20 is Ochre Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #955F20 warm or cool?

Ochre Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ochre Brown?

Ochre Brown 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 Ochre Brown?

Ochre Brown 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 Ochre Brown?

You can download Ochre Brown 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 Ochre Brown?

The hex code is #955F20. In RGB it's 149, 95, 32, and in HSL it's 32°, 65%, 35%.

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