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Ochre Spice

#E96D03

RGB 233, 109, 3 · HSL 28°, 97%, 46% · CMYK 0, 53, 99, 9

Ochre Spice is #E96D03 in HEX — rgb(233, 109, 3), hsl(28°, 97%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 99%, 9%).

Ochre Spice pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 97%, 46%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E96D03

RGB233, 109, 3

HSL28°, 97%, 46%

HSV28°, 99%, 91%

CMYK0, 53, 99, 9

Decimal15297795

CSS RGBrgb(233, 109, 3)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 97%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Yellow Orange 2000

ΔE 3.7 · #ED760E

Benjamin Moore

Electric 2015-10

ΔE 4 · #F1711B

Behr

Bonfire 270B-7

ΔE 5.4 · #DB6404

Vista Paint

Orange you Happy? C-969

ΔE 6.4 · #F97F1E

Hallman-Lindsay

Orange You Happy? 970

ΔE 6.7 · #FD7F22

Kobra

Fluo 49

ΔE 8.2 · #FF7700

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 10.4 · #FF8830

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 12 · #E3732B

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 13.7 · #EC8430

Valspar

Orange Fruit 2011-1

ΔE 14.2 · #F88F21

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 14.9 · #DE4A00

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 16.8 · #FF963A

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 20.1 · #EF913E

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 20.7 · #EA8A42

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26.6 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 34 · #BA5B3A

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

#E96D03

#047DE7

Analogous

#E7040B

#E96D03

#E7DF04

Triadic

#E96D03

#04E76E

#6E04E7

Split-Complementary

#E96D03

#04E7DF

#040BE7

Tetradic

#E96D03

#0BE704

#047DE7

#DF04E7

Monochromatic

#502601

#9C4A02

#E96D03

#FC953B

#FDBE86

Rectangle

#E96D03

#7DE704

#047DE7

#6E04E7

Compound

#E96D03

#E7DF04

#047DE7

#040BE7

Variations

Lighter

#FC8A26

#F1A868

#F0CDAE

Darker

#BC5800

#813C00

#4B2300

Saturation

#977353

#E76E04

#E96E02

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#E96D03

#B5A300

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E96D03

#8D8D27

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E96D03

#E86977

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ochre Spice 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

#EE7E1D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E96D03

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB8342

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#1469B3

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #E96D03;

CSS — background

background-color: #E96D03;

CSS Variable

--color-ochre-spice: #E96D03;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ochre-spice': '#E96D03' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E96D03] text-[#E96D03]

SCSS

$ochre-spice: #E96D03;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E96D03?

#E96D03 is Ochre Spice, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E96D03 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ochre Spice?

Ochre Spice 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 Spice?

Ochre Spice 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 Spice?

You can download Ochre Spice 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 Spice?

The hex code is #E96D03. In RGB it's 233, 109, 3, and in HSL it's 28°, 97%, 46%.

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