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Ochre

#D1802E

Ochre is a warm medium color with the hex code #D1802E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 209, 128, 46 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 78%, 18% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ochre color values

HEX
#D1802E
RGB
209, 128, 46
HSL
30°, 64%, 50%
CMYK
0, 39, 78, 18

About this color

Ochre sits at 30° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 64% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Ochre is rendered as rgb(209, 128, 46), where the red channel dominates at 209, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Ochre translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 39M 78Y 18K. The low-to-moderate black value (18%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (78%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Ochre

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D1802E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 209, 128, 46;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D1802E',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 78%
K: 18%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(209, 128, 46)
rgba(209, 128, 46, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D1802E?
#D1802E is Ochre, a warm medium color with RGB values of 209, 128, 46. It has a hue of 30°, 64% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D1802E?
The RGB color code for #D1802E is rgb(209, 128, 46). This means it contains 209 red, 128 green, and 46 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Ochre a warm or cool color?
Ochre (#D1802E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D1802E in CSS?
You can use #D1802E in CSS with: background-color: #D1802E; or color: #D1802E; or as an RGB value: rgb(209, 128, 46). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 78%, 18%.