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Alameda Ochre

#CA9234

RGB 202, 146, 52 · HSL 38°, 59%, 50% · CMYK 0, 28, 74, 21

Alameda Ochre is #CA9234 in HEX — rgb(202, 146, 52), hsl(38°, 59%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 74%, 21%).

Alameda Ochre pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 59%, 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#CA9234

RGB202, 146, 52

HSL38°, 59%, 50%

HSV38°, 74%, 79%

CMYK0, 28, 74, 21

Decimal13275700

CSS RGBrgb(202, 146, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 59%, 50%)

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Hallman-Lindsay

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Behr

Glazed Pears M270-6

ΔE 2.6 · #CC953C

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 2.9 · #C79535

Vista Paint

Yellow Warning C-927

ΔE 3 · #C39035

Benjamin Moore

Spicy 2154-20

ΔE 3.1 · #CD963E

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 3.5 · #D19431

Sherwin-Williams

Trinket SW6685

ΔE 4.5 · #D69835

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 4.6 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 5 · #DA9A40

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 6.8 · #C68736

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 8.9 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.5 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 10.9 · #D69C54

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 10.9 · #CDA434

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.4 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#CA9234

#346BCB

Analogous

#CB4834

#CA9234

#B7CB34

Triadic

#CA9234

#34CB94

#9434CB

Split-Complementary

#CA9234

#34B7CB

#4834CB

Tetradic

#CA9234

#34CB48

#346BCB

#CB34B7

Monochromatic

#513B15

#8E6725

#CA9234

#DAB471

#EAD4AE

Rectangle

#CA9234

#6BCB34

#346BCB

#9434CB

Compound

#CA9234

#B7CB34

#346BCB

#4834CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5A95D

#D9BD8C

#E5D7C0

Darker

#A57727

#745219

#44300D

Saturation

#968669

#CB9434

#E59B1A

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CA9234

#B4A331

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA9234

#9D9D49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA9234

#CC8A93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Alameda 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

#D79A42

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA9234

Daylight 5500K

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

#C49F66

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.

#365EA3

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: #CA9234;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA9234;

CSS Variable

--color-alameda-ochre: #CA9234;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alameda-ochre': '#CA9234' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA9234] text-[#CA9234]

SCSS

$alameda-ochre: #CA9234;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA9234?

#CA9234 is Alameda Ochre, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CA9234 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alameda Ochre?

Alameda 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 Alameda Ochre?

Alameda 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 Alameda Ochre?

You can download Alameda 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 Alameda Ochre?

The hex code is #CA9234. In RGB it's 202, 146, 52, and in HSL it's 38°, 59%, 50%.

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