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Red Ochre

#BC8743

RGB 188, 135, 67 · HSL 34°, 47%, 50% · CMYK 0, 28, 64, 26

Red Ochre is #BC8743 in HEX — rgb(188, 135, 67), hsl(34°, 47%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 64%, 26%).

Red Ochre pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 47%, 50%. 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#BC8743

RGB188, 135, 67

HSL34°, 47%, 50%

HSV34°, 64%, 74%

CMYK0, 28, 64, 26

Decimal12355395

CSS RGBrgb(188, 135, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 47%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Red Ochre S13F8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Turmeric 2160-20

ΔE 1.2 · #BB8845

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 1.3 · #B88541

Vista Paint

Farmhouse Ochre C-1344

ΔE 1.6 · #B7833F

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Slumber DE5335

ΔE 2.1 · #B98841

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 2.6 · #B6843C

Behr

Golden Leaf UL150-1

ΔE 3.4 · #C38941

Sherwin-Williams

Butterscotch SW6377

ΔE 4.1 · #B67D3C

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 4.7 · #C08A4F

PPG

Cider Toddy 1207-7

ΔE 5.8 · #B98033

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 6.8 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.5 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 8.5 · #C68736

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.1 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.3 · #AF7C20

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 14.7 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#BC8743

#4478BB

Analogous

#BB4C44

#BC8743

#B3BB44

Triadic

#BC8743

#44BB87

#8744BB

Split-Complementary

#BC8743

#44B3BB

#4C44BB

Tetradic

#BC8743

#44BB4C

#4478BB

#BB44B3

Monochromatic

#4B361B

#835F2F

#BC8743

#D0AB7C

#E4CFB4

Rectangle

#BC8743

#78BB44

#4478BB

#8744BB

Compound

#BC8743

#B3BB44

#4478BB

#4C44BB

Variations

Lighter

#C99F69

#D1B794

#E1D4C4

Darker

#986D34

#6A4B22

#3F2C13

Saturation

#91826E

#BB8744

#DD8C22

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.68:1

Deuteranopia

#BC8743

#A69841

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC8743

#929250

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC8743

#BD8188

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Red Ochre 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

#CC924D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC8743

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9772

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.

#416798

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: #BC8743;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC8743;

CSS Variable

--color-red-ochre: #BC8743;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-ochre': '#BC8743' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC8743] text-[#BC8743]

SCSS

$red-ochre: #BC8743;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC8743?

#BC8743 is Red Ochre, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BC8743 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Ochre?

Red Ochre 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 Red Ochre?

Red Ochre 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 Red Ochre?

You can download Red Ochre 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 Red Ochre?

The hex code is #BC8743. In RGB it's 188, 135, 67, and in HSL it's 34°, 47%, 50%.

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