Ochre Brown 8001 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #955F20, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Clay from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #955F20 · 8001
Ochre Brown
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ochre Brown Technical Profile
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Ochre Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ochre Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALOchre Brown
Very similar
BehrDesert Clay
Desert Clay
Behr
Very similar
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Retrofit
Valspar
Very similar
Ginger
PPG
Visible difference
Relic Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Gathered
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Warrior King
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Hearth Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Sahara Wind
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ochre Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ochre Brown
#955F20
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EA147
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ochre Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ochre Brown 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Ochre Brown.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ochre Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ochre Brown have?
Ochre Brown by RAL 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 Ochre Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ochre Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ochre Brown are Desert Clay by Behr (a very close match), Mexican Hot Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Sesame Crunch by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ochre Brown'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 Ochre Brown?
Ochre Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ochre Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.