ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ochre (2151-30) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Lychee (AF-40).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 33.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BB9951 |
| RGB | 187, 153, 81 |
| HSL | 41°, 44%, 53% |
About Ochre
Ochre (2151-30) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 34, 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 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Palace Ochre (CW-425); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ochre changes with the light
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
Ochre's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
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 Ochre can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ochre will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ochre in real homes
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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 9.6
Also close: Latte (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ochre questions
What undertone does Ochre have?
Ochre has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ochre's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ochre a light or dark color?
Ochre has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 33.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, 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 Ochre in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 9.6); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 11.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ochre?
Try Lychee (AF-40) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ochre's undertone.
Where does Ochre work best?
Ochre works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 34, 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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