Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Deep Ochre |
| SKU | 1048 |
| Hex | #A7885B |
| RGB | 167, 136, 91 |
| HSL | 36°, 30%, 51% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Deep Ochre
Deep Ochre sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Deep Ochre is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Deep Ochre within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A7885B in HSL space. Pair Deep Ochre with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Deep Ochre Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deep Ochre from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1048 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Ochre
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Deep Ochre is Chamois (SW 6131) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deep Ochre
At Behr, the closest color to Deep Ochre is Chamois Leather (BIC-44) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois Leather swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deep Ochre
At Valspar, the closest color to Deep Ochre is Hawk Feather (V090-4) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hawk Feather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deep Ochre
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Deep Ochre is Chicory (PPG1095-6). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Chicory and you'll get the same color. See the full Chicory swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Deep Ochre
The closest Glidden equivalent of Deep Ochre is Chicory (PPG1095-6). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Chicory and you'll get the same color. See the full Chicory swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deep Ochre
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Deep Ochre is Turning Leaves (317-4DB). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Turning Leaves and you'll get the same color. See the full Turning Leaves swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Ochre
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Deep Ochre is Chamois (HGSW 2172) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Deep Ochre
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fall Harvest (DE6160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Fall Harvest swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Deep Ochre
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Vintage Crown (JG-152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deep Ochre
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Rich Oak (0268), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Deep Ochre
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rich Oak (0268), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Deep Ochre
Rodda has no exact twin of Deep Ochre. The nearest is Madrona (CA102) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Deep Ochre
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Deep Ochre is Shade Moss (BD36) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deep Ochre
Kompozit's nearest match is Rich Oak (0268), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Rich Oak swatch →