Brown

RAL 8001

Ochre Brown

RAL 8001 Ochre Brown is a warm, golden-brown inspired by the natural ochre earth pigments that have been used in art and architecture since prehistoric cave paintings. This historically significant shade conveys warmth, authenticity, and connection to the earth. Ochre Brown is specified for heritage restoration projects, Mediterranean architecture, and contemporary designs that reference traditional earth pigment palettes. It pairs beautifully with terracotta, warm white, and deep blue accents.

Time9:36 AM
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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#9C6B30
RGBrgb(156, 107, 48)
HSLhsl(33°, 53%, 40%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 31%, 69%, 39%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
156
G
107
B
48
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
4.6:1Pass
Black text
4.6:1Pass

WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.

Spectrum & Perceptual Position

Hue Spectrum
60°120°180°240°300°360°
CIELAB a*b* Chromaticity
-4004080-4004080a* (Green ← → Red)b* (Blue ← → Yellow)
L* (Lightness)49
a* (Green-Red)14
b* (Blue-Yellow)40
L* (LCh)49
C* (Chroma)42
h° (Hue)71°

CIELAB is a perceptually uniform color space. Euclidean distance between two colors in this diagram closely matches human visual difference. The dot size shows your selected color; slightly larger dots are the nearest perceptual neighbors.

Color Harmonies

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Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
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Complementary
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Complementary
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Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.4:1
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1.8:1
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2.7:1
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2.5:1

Contrast ratios follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Green (≥4.5:1) passes AA for normal text. Amber (≥3:1) passes for large text only. Grey indicates low contrast.

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Recommended Powders

Recommended for RAL 8001

Exact (0)

No verified exact-match powders on hand for this color. See close matches below or call to confirm.

Close (8)

Light BronzeClose Match
SKU: HFJ628B4Axalta Coating SystemsAlestaAAMA 260430-40 glossmetallic
Light BronzeClose Match
SKU: FRSL 96599IFS CoatingsIFS CoatingsAAMA 260530-40 glosssatin smooth
Warm BronzeClose Match
SKU: FRML 90494IFS CoatingsIFS CoatingsAAMA 26050-15 glossmatte metallic
Bronzed OchreClose Match
SKU: PCNT25216PPPG IndustriesCoraflon PlatinumAAMA 260520-30 glossmica
MS42 Powertan UDClose Match
SKU: PCT39102PPG IndustriesEnvirocron90+ glosssmooth
ToffeeClose Match
SKU: 10510-81101-BX55TCI Powder CoatingsTCIAAMA 260445-55 glosssmooth
Golden BronzeClose Match
SKU: 11211-02657-BX55TCI Powder CoatingsTCIAAMA 260520-30 glossmetallic
Speckled OakClose Match
SKU: 8016-8799MTCI Powder CoatingsTCI0-9 glossmulti-color

About These Recommendations

These are powder formulations that correspond to this RAL color based on manufacturer data sheets. Exact powders are coded to this specific RAL code. Close powders are visually similar alternatives we have used before. We do not sell powder directly — we use these formulations to coat your parts. Call us to discuss your project and we will confirm the best option for your timeline.

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