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Earthy Ocher

#B89E78

RGB 184, 158, 120 · HSL 36°, 31%, 60% · CMYK 0, 14, 35, 28

Earthy Ocher is #B89E78 in HEX — rgb(184, 158, 120), hsl(36°, 31%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 35%, 28%).

Earthy Ocher pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 31%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B89E78

RGB184, 158, 120

HSL36°, 31%, 60%

HSV36°, 35%, 72%

CMYK0, 14, 35, 28

Decimal12099192

CSS RGBrgb(184, 158, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 31%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Earthy Ocher 1086-5

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Vintage Gold 282

ΔE 0.4 · #B79E78

Sherwin-Williams

Coriander Powder SW9025

ΔE 2 · #BA9C75

Vista Paint

Vintage Gold C-281

ΔE 2 · #B59E75

Valspar

Glowing Dune 3006-9C

ΔE 2.4 · #BBA47E

Behr

Modern History MQ2-28

ΔE 2.5 · #BC9F7D

Benjamin Moore

Trench CSP-1020

ΔE 2.6 · #B6A07D

Dunn-Edwards

Paper Sack DE6173

ΔE 2.6 · #B4A07A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 2.9 · #B29B79

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 3.4 · #BBA67F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 3.9 · #BA9873

Kilz

Cardboard Box LC240-02

ΔE 5.3 · #BF9974

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.1 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 9 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 10.6 · #B6A38F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#B89E78

#7993B9

Analogous

#B98079

#B89E78

#B2B979

Triadic

#B89E78

#79B99F

#9F79B9

Split-Complementary

#B89E78

#79B2B9

#8079B9

Tetradic

#B89E78

#79B980

#7993B9

#B979B2

Monochromatic

#645135

#967A4F

#B89E78

#D3C3AB

#EDE7DE

Rectangle

#B89E78

#93B979

#7993B9

#9F79B9

Compound

#B89E78

#B2B979

#7993B9

#8079B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7B294

#D2C5B2

#E3DDD4

Darker

#A28253

#715A37

#423420

Saturation

#A29B90

#B99F79

#DCA656

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

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B89E78

#AEA578

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B89E78

#A3A37E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B89E78

#B9999E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Earthy Ocher 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

#C9A375

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B89E78

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A899

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#617BA3

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B89E78;

CSS — background

background-color: #B89E78;

CSS Variable

--color-earthy-ocher: #B89E78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'earthy-ocher': '#B89E78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B89E78] text-[#B89E78]

SCSS

$earthy-ocher: #B89E78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B89E78?

#B89E78 is Earthy Ocher, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B89E78 warm or cool?

Earthy Ocher reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Earthy Ocher?

Earthy Ocher 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 Earthy Ocher?

Earthy Ocher 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 Earthy Ocher?

You can download Earthy Ocher 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 Earthy Ocher?

The hex code is #B89E78. In RGB it's 184, 158, 120, and in HSL it's 36°, 31%, 60%.

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