ColorplanBenjamin Moore English Ochre (CW-290) is a deep orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 26. For trim, try Peach Parfait (2175-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Orange |
| LRV | 26.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BD7D48 |
| RGB | 189, 125, 72 |
| HSL | 27°, 47%, 51% |
About English Ochre
English Ochre (CW-290) is a deep, bold orange from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 26, English 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 English 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 living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Golden Dunes (2157-10), it's cooler and more muted.
How English Ochre changes with the light
English 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
English Ochre's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
English 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 English Ochre can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
English Ochre will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See English Ochre in real homes
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English 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 9.8
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Ointment Pink (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.8
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 11.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
English Ochre questions
What undertone does English Ochre have?
English Ochre has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down English Ochre's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is English Ochre a light or dark color?
English Ochre has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, English 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 English Ochre in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 9.8); Farrow & Ball: Marmelo No.316 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 11.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with English Ochre?
Try Peach Parfait (2175-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share English Ochre's undertone.
Where does English Ochre work best?
English Ochre works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 26, English 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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