Alameda Ochre DET482 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CA9234, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mecca Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CA9234 · DET482
Alameda Ochre
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Alameda Ochre Technical Profile
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Alameda Ochre in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Alameda Ochre in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAlameda Ochre
Nearly identical
PPGMecca Gold
Mecca Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Warning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glazed Pears
Behr
Nearly identical
Chapultepec
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spicy Mustard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
October Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Tupelo Honey
Valspar
Very similar
Trinket
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Squashed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Daffodil Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Alameda Ochre
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alameda Ochre
#CA9234
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4BD74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alameda Ochre
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alameda 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Alameda Ochre.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Alameda Ochre — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alameda Ochre have?
Alameda Ochre by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Alameda Ochre in your own space before committing.
What colors match Alameda Ochre from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alameda Ochre are Mecca Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Yellow Warning by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Glazed Pears by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Alameda 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 Alameda Ochre?
Alameda Ochre has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.4, 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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