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Ref. #BE7E49 · CW-290

English Ochre

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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English Ochre Technical Profile

HEX Code#BE7E49
RGB190, 126, 73
LRV26.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

English Ochre

Complement

Blueberry Festival

English Ochre Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fall Harvest

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Classic Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clearest Ocean Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cocoa Pecan

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Burnt Toffee

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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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