ColorplanBenjamin Moore Deep Ochre (1048) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 27. For trim, try Winter Sky (2163-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 26.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A7885B |
| RGB | 167, 136, 91 |
| HSL | 36°, 30%, 51% |
About Deep Ochre
Deep Ochre (1048) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 27, Deep 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 Deep 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. It's very close to Mystic Gold (HC-37); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Deep Ochre changes with the light
Deep 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
Deep Ochre's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Deep 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 Deep Ochre can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Deep Ochre will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Deep Ochre in real homes
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Deep 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 5.1
Also close: Latte (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Dauphin (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.3
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Deep Ochre questions
What undertone does Deep Ochre have?
Deep Ochre has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Deep Ochre's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Deep Ochre a light or dark color?
Deep Ochre has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 27, Deep 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 Deep Ochre in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Deep Ochre?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Deep Ochre's undertone.
Where does Deep Ochre work best?
Deep Ochre works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 27, Deep 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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