Deep Ochre vs Hillcrest Tan

Deep OchreBenjamin MoorevsHillcrest TanBenjamin MooreΔE 5.9Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Deep Ochre belongs to the beige family and Hillcrest Tan to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 27 and 25, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Deep Ochre's warm character against Hillcrest Tan's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Deep Ochre
Benjamin Moore · 1048
Hex#A7885B
LRV26.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1048
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Hillcrest Tan
Benjamin Moore · 1078
Hex#A08461
LRV25.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1078
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Deep Ochre vs Hillcrest Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deep Ochre on one side and Hillcrest Tan on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Deep Ochre comparisons

See how Deep Ochre stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Deep Ochre
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Deep Ochre
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Deep Ochre
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Deep Ochre reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Deep Ochre
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Deep Ochre
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Deep Ochre
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Deep Ochre
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Deep Ochre
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Deep Ochre
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Deep Ochre
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Deep Ochre
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Deep Ochre reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Deep Ochre
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Deep Ochre
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Deep Ochre reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Deep Ochre
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Deep Ochre
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Deep Ochre reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Deep Ochre
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Deep Ochre
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Deep Ochre
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Deep Ochre
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Deep Ochre
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Deep Ochre reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Deep Ochre
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Deep Ochre
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Deep Ochre reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Deep Ochre
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Deep Ochre
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Deep Ochre reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Deep Ochre
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Deep Ochre
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Deep Ochre
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Deep Ochre
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Deep Ochre
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Deep Ochre
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Deep Ochre reads noticeably lighter