Benjamin Moore

Ochre

2151-30

Ochre by Benjamin Moore is a medium-depth gold with pronounced olive and earthy undertones, registering an LRV of 33.73. The interplay of yellow and green-brown gives it a warm, grounded character distinct from brighter golds or pure yellows. It reads well on accent walls, in dining rooms, and in libraries where a saturated warm tone adds visual weight.

For coordinated schemes, Benjamin Moore Soft Fern and Golden Straw extend its warm palette, Hale Navy provides strong cool contrast, and Simply White or White Dove serve as clean, neutral trim options to offset its richness.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2151-30

Collection

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Ochre in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ochre under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Ochre under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

44%

Moderate

LRV

33.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#BB9951

RGB Decimal

187, 153, 81

RGB Percent

73.3%, 60.0%, 31.8%

HSL

40.8, 43.8%, 52.5%

HSV

40.8, 56.7%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.2%, 56.7%, 26.7%

YIQ

155.0, 43.4, -15.3

XYZ

33.37, 33.94, 12.58

CIE Lab

64.92, 3.95, 42.11

CIE Luv

64.92, 27.18, 49.06

Hunter Lab

58.26, 3.51, 26.90

Decimal

12294481

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Ochre Grandiose Fervent Brass Organic Style

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Ochre Mustard Seed Pittsfield Buff Polished Marble

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Ochre Waterdrop Splendor And Pride Suenos

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Ochre Perennial Spiced Pumpkin Green Pear

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Ochre Spiced Pumpkin Hibiscus Flower Pink Corsage

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