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Ochre Maroon

#CC7733

RGB 204, 119, 51 · HSL 27°, 60%, 50% · CMYK 0, 42, 75, 20

Ochre Maroon is #CC7733 in HEX — rgb(204, 119, 51), hsl(27°, 60%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 75%, 20%).

Ochre Maroon pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 27°, 60%, 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#CC7733

RGB204, 119, 51

HSL27°, 60%, 50%

HSV27°, 75%, 80%

CMYK0, 42, 75, 20

Decimal13399859

CSS RGBrgb(204, 119, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 60%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Golden Pumpkin M240-7

ΔE 1.7 · #CD7A33

Dulux

Nomadic Style SB7C6

ΔE 2.2 · #CF7730

PPG

Tiger Tail 1198-6

ΔE 3.1 · #CE7639

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 3.9 · #D87C3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Mexican Spirit 984

ΔE 4.9 · #D68339

Vista Paint

Mexican Spirit C-983

ΔE 5 · #D08135

Sherwin-Williams

Amber Wave SW6657

ΔE 5 · #D28240

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2156-10

ΔE 5.1 · #C67727

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 5.4 · #C27136

Valspar

Caramel Cream 2009-2

ΔE 7.2 · #C56E39

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 9.2 · #D98A4E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.9 · #D88950

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.6 · #B97D31

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 15.4 · #A65E2E

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 17 · #C5714F

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.9 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#CC7733

#3387CC

Analogous

#CC333B

#CC7733

#CCC433

Triadic

#CC7733

#33CC78

#7833CC

Split-Complementary

#CC7733

#33CCC4

#333BCC

Tetradic

#CC7733

#3BCC33

#3387CC

#C433CC

Monochromatic

#523014

#8F5424

#CC7733

#DBA070

#EBC9AD

Rectangle

#CC7733

#87CC33

#3387CC

#7833CC

Compound

#CC7733

#CCC433

#3387CC

#333BCC

Variations

Lighter

#D6935C

#DAAF8B

#E5D1C0

Darker

#A66026

#744118

#45260D

Saturation

#967D69

#CC7833

#E67519

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.25:1

Deuteranopia

#CC7733

#A7982D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC7733

#8A8A41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC7733

#CC727C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ochre Maroon 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

#D88641

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC7733

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68B66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#3572A4

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: #CC7733;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC7733;

CSS Variable

--color-ochre-maroon: #CC7733;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ochre-maroon': '#CC7733' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC7733] text-[#CC7733]

SCSS

$ochre-maroon: #CC7733;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC7733?

#CC7733 is Ochre Maroon, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC7733 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ochre Maroon?

Ochre Maroon 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 Ochre Maroon?

Ochre Maroon 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 Ochre Maroon?

You can download Ochre Maroon 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 Ochre Maroon?

The hex code is #CC7733. In RGB it's 204, 119, 51, and in HSL it's 27°, 60%, 50%.

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