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Ochre Revival

#EEC987

RGB 238, 201, 135 · HSL 38°, 75%, 73% · CMYK 0, 16, 43, 7

Ochre Revival is #EEC987 in HEX — rgb(238, 201, 135), hsl(38°, 75%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 43%, 7%).

Ochre Revival pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 75%, 73%. 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#EEC987

RGB238, 201, 135

HSL38°, 75%, 73%

HSV38°, 43%, 93%

CMYK0, 16, 43, 7

Decimal15649159

CSS RGBrgb(238, 201, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 75%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 1.1 · #EECB88

Vista Paint

Hacienda Clay K-539

ΔE 1.2 · #F0C989

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 1.2 · #EEC784

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 2.2 · #ECC481

Valspar

Dreamy Caramel 3003-4A

ΔE 2.4 · #F6CD8A

Kilz

Honey Bee LE130-01

ΔE 2.6 · #EAC281

Sherwin-Williams

Afterglow SW6667

ΔE 2.8 · #F6CD8E

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 2.8 · #F3CE90

Behr

Charismatic PPU6-14

ΔE 2.9 · #E7C181

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 3 · #F2CA83

Dulux

Facemark S12H4

ΔE 3.2 · #F7CB89

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 3.8 · #F2CF86

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 5.1 · #FFD28E

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 6.8 · #E9D095

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EEC987

#87ACEE

Analogous

#EE9487

#EEC987

#E0EE87

Triadic

#EEC987

#87EEC8

#C887EE

Split-Complementary

#EEC987

#87E0EE

#9487EE

Tetradic

#EEC987

#87EE94

#87ACEE

#EE87E0

Monochromatic

#C0841B

#E4A944

#EEC987

#F7E7C9

#FCF5E9

Rectangle

#EEC987

#ACEE87

#87ACEE

#C887EE

Compound

#EEC987

#E0EE87

#87ACEE

#9487EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1D39F

#F0DDBB

#F4EADA

Darker

#E8AB41

#BB7D12

#6F4908

Saturation

#CABEAB

#EEC887

#F6CA7E

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEC987

#E1D287

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEC987

#D0D092

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEC987

#F0C1C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ochre Revival 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

#F2C380

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEC987

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFC8A5

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#618EDC

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: #EEC987;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEC987;

CSS Variable

--color-ochre-revival: #EEC987;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ochre-revival': '#EEC987' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEC987] text-[#EEC987]

SCSS

$ochre-revival: #EEC987;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC987?

#EEC987 is Ochre Revival, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EEC987 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ochre Revival?

Ochre Revival 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 Revival?

Ochre Revival 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 Revival?

You can download Ochre Revival 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 Revival?

The hex code is #EEC987. In RGB it's 238, 201, 135, and in HSL it's 38°, 75%, 73%.

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