English Ochre CW-290 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BE7E49, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sedona at Sunset from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BE7E49 · CW-290
English Ochre
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
English Ochre Technical Profile
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English Ochre in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to English Ochre in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEnglish Ochre
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSedona at Sunset
Sedona at Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beeswax Candle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pumpkin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mulling Spice
Behr
Very similar
Nutmeg Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Sparrow'S Beak
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Caramel Toffee
Valspar
Very similar
Rookwood Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
PPG
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Ochre
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Ochre
#BE7E49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B37C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Ochre
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English Ochre Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
English Ochre — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Ochre have?
English Ochre by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample English Ochre in your own space before committing.
What colors match English Ochre from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Ochre are Sedona at Sunset by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Beeswax Candle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pumpkin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting English Ochre's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of English Ochre?
English Ochre has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why English Ochre's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.