Ochre Colors

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What is Ochre Color?

Ochre is a natural earth pigment containing clay and ferric oxide. It ranges from yellow to deep orange-brown, representing one of humanity's oldest pigments, used in cave paintings dating back 30,000 years.

Ochre Colors on Digital Screens

Ochre colors are defined by these color codes for consistent display across devices:

• • Classic Ochre: #CC7722 (RGB: 204, 119, 34)
• • Golden Ochre: #DAA520 (RGB: 218, 165, 32)
• • Burnt Ochre: #B7410E (RGB: 183, 65, 14)
• • Yellow Ochre: #E49B0F (RGB: 228, 155, 15)
• • Brown Ochre: #9B7653 (RGB: 155, 118, 83)

Using Ochre Colors in Design

Ochre colors bring warmth and earthiness to designs. Here are some tips for using ochre colors effectively:

• • Use ochre as an accent color to add warmth to neutral palettes
• • Pair ochre with deep blues for a striking complementary contrast
• • Combine with other earth tones for a natural, organic feel
• • Use ochre in designs related to autumn, harvest, or natural themes
• • Ochre works well in rustic, vintage, or Mediterranean-inspired designs

Colors That Complement Ochre

• Deep Blues
• Forest Greens
• Burgundy
• Cream
• Terracotta

Ochre Color Symbolism

Ochre colors carry powerful symbolic meanings across different contexts:

Warmth and earthiness, connecting designs to nature and organic elements. History and tradition, evoking ancient art and cultural heritage. Autumn and harvest, representing seasonal change and abundance. Ochre also symbolizes stability and groundedness, making it popular for designs that want to convey reliability and timelessness.

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