#A85551

Color Profile: #A85551

Common Name: Red Ochre

RGB: rgb(168, 85, 81)

HSL: hsl(0, 33%, 51%)

Contrast: Versus white: 3.4 (AA Pass), versus black: 13.4 (AAA Pass)

Mood: #A85551, a soft red-brown, evokes the warmth of clay and earthy tones. This color feels grounded and timeless, often used to impart a rustic or natural aesthetic. It's a versatile shade that complements both modern and traditional settings, making it popular in design that emphasizes organic, sustainable, or rustic elements.

Named Matches:

• Valspar Paint: Red Ochre #A85551 (ΔE=0.00)
• Benjamin Moore: Segovia Red #9C4C4A (ΔE=4.07)
• Jotun Paint: Brick Red #A3534E (ΔE=1.69)
• Behr Paint: Pottery Red #AD5552 (ΔE=2.23)

Why Designers Use It:

• Natural Connection: This color is reminiscent of natural earth tones like clay, terracotta, and stone, making it perfect for designs with a grounded, organic feel.
• Rustic Aesthetic: Its warmth invokes a rustic and classic charm, often associated with vintage, traditional, or countryside styles. It's widely used in interior design and architecture for spaces that want to maintain a connection to natural materials.
• Fashion & Art: This shade has found its place in fashion and visual art, where it’s used to convey earthy elegance, depth, and timeless beauty. It’s commonly seen in rustic, retro, or bohemian-style décor.
• Industrial Use: It is also employed in industries like building paints, where its durability and timeless appeal make it suitable for both interior and exterior spaces.
• Historical Tradition: The color’s deep earthy quality ties back to ancient pigment uses such as ochre, a natural mineral used in early art and craft, adding a historical flair to modern designs.