ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bryan Ochre (CW-390) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 28. For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 28.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B28A59 |
| RGB | 178, 138, 89 |
| HSL | 33°, 37%, 52% |
About Bryan Ochre
Bryan Ochre (CW-390) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 28, Bryan Ochre absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bryan Ochre's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Maple Syrup (CC-420), it's darker.
How Bryan Ochre changes with the light
Bryan Ochre has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Bryan Ochre's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bryan Ochre will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Bryan Ochre can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Bryan Ochre will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Bryan Ochre in real homes
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Bryan Ochre equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Latte (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: India Yellow (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bryan Ochre questions
What undertone does Bryan Ochre have?
Bryan Ochre has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bryan Ochre's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bryan Ochre a light or dark color?
Bryan Ochre has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Bryan Ochre absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Bryan Ochre in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 9.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bryan Ochre?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bryan Ochre's undertone.
Where does Bryan Ochre work best?
Bryan Ochre works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 28, Bryan Ochre absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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