Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Ochre |
| SKU | 2151-30 |
| Hex | #BB9951 |
| RGB | 187, 153, 81 |
| HSL | 41°, 44%, 53% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Ochre
Ochre sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Ochre is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to 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 #BB9951 in HSL space. Pair 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 Ochre Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 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 2151-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ochre
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Escapade Gold (SW 6403), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ochre
The closest Behr equivalent of Ochre is Donegal Tweed (310F-5). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Behr is your counter, order Donegal Tweed and you'll get the same color. See the full Donegal Tweed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ochre
At Valspar, the closest color to Ochre is Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.6 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spontaneous Sprig swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ochre
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ochre
At Glidden, the closest color to Ochre is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ochre
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ochre is Plank Road (319-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plank Road swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ochre
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Golden Mystery (HGSW 2203), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Golden Mystery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ochre
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Brown Rum (DE5439), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Brown Rum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ochre
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ochre. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ochre
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ochre is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ochre
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Gable Green (H0029), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ochre without repainting risk. See the full Gable Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ochre
At Rodda, the closest color to Ochre is Bronzite (R053) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ochre
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ochre is Serengeti (C2-648) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ochre
Clare has no exact twin of Ochre. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ochre
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ochre is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →