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Yellow Ochre

#C39143

RGB 195, 145, 67 · HSL 37°, 52%, 51% · CMYK 0, 26, 66, 24

Yellow Ochre is #C39143 in HEX — rgb(195, 145, 67), hsl(37°, 52%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 66%, 24%).

Yellow Ochre pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 52%, 51%. 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#C39143

RGB195, 145, 67

HSL37°, 52%, 51%

HSV37°, 66%, 76%

CMYK0, 26, 66, 24

Decimal12816707

CSS RGBrgb(195, 145, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 52%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Glitter S14G8

ΔE 2.4 · #C4913E

Behr

Solid Gold M280-6

ΔE 2.7 · #C89848

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 3 · #BB8D3B

PPG

Italian Saffron 16-12

ΔE 3.2 · #CD9647

Vista Paint

Gold Trinket K-1207

ΔE 3.6 · #BF8D38

Benjamin Moore

Maple 2160-30

ΔE 4.1 · #CA9850

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 4.1 · #CC9249

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 4.2 · #CF954A

Hallman-Lindsay

Georgian Yellow historic-georgian-yellow

ΔE 4.6 · #D1974C

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 4.7 · #CD9147

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.3 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 6.9 · #AF8A3A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.4 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 8.6 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.1 · #AF7C20

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.4 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C39143

#4173C3

Analogous

#C35041

#C39143

#B4C341

Triadic

#C39143

#41C391

#9141C3

Split-Complementary

#C39143

#41B4C3

#5041C3

Tetradic

#C39143

#41C350

#4173C3

#C341B4

Monochromatic

#513C1A

#8C672C

#C39143

#D5B37B

#E8D4B5

Rectangle

#C39143

#73C341

#4173C3

#9141C3

Compound

#C39143

#B4C341

#4173C3

#5041C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFA767

#D5BC93

#E3D7C3

Darker

#A1752F

#70511F

#432F11

Saturation

#96876F

#C39141

#E19823

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C39143

#AFA042

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C39143

#9B9B53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C39143

#C58991

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yellow 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

#D2994D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C39143

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF9E72

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#3E639F

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: #C39143;

CSS — background

background-color: #C39143;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-ochre: #C39143;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-ochre': '#C39143' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C39143] text-[#C39143]

SCSS

$yellow-ochre: #C39143;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C39143?

#C39143 is Yellow Ochre, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C39143 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Ochre?

Yellow 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 Yellow Ochre?

Yellow 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 Yellow Ochre?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow Ochre?

The hex code is #C39143. In RGB it's 195, 145, 67, and in HSL it's 37°, 52%, 51%.

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