Brown
Ochre
Ochre
#955539Click to copy
Ochre Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#955539Copy
RGBrgb(149, 85, 57)Copy
HSLhsl(18, 45%, 40%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(18, 62%, 58%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 43%, 62%, 42%)Copy
Ochre Color Schemes
Complementary
#955539
Click to copy#397995
Click to copyAnalogous
#95394B
Click to copy#958339
Click to copySplit Complementary
#399583
Click to copy#394B95
Click to copyMonochromatic
#955539
Click to copy#B88E7C
Click to copy#DCC7BE
Click to copy#4B2B1D
Click to copy#010101
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyOchre WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.77 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.64 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.30 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.19 : 1
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Ochre Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Ochre Color Introduction
Definition
Ochre (HEX #955539) has the RGB value rgb(149, 85, 57), the HSL value hsl(18°, 45%, 40%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 43%, 62%, 42%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ochre is #397995, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #95394B and #958339 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#399583, #394B95) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ochre uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ochre has a contrast ratio of 5.77:1 against white and 3.64:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Ochre has a lightness of 40% and a saturation of 45%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The oldest pigment.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Ochre tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Ochre is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Ochre Featured In
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