ORANGES
English Ochre
#BD7D48
Sitting at HSL 27°, 47%, 51%, English Ochre reads mid-tone and warm. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
English Ochre CW-290
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #BD7D48?
#BD7D48 is English Ochre, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #BD7D48 warm or cool?
English Ochre reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with English Ochre?
English Ochre works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with English Ochre?
English 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 English Ochre?
You can download English 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 RGB value of #BD7D48?
#BD7D48 converts to RGB 189, 125, 72.