Burly Wood vs Ochre: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Burly Wood and Ochre is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Burly Wood is lighter and Ochre is more saturated. Burly Wood (#DEB887) has an HSL of 34°, 57%, 70%, whereas Ochre (#CC7722) sits at 30°, 71%, 47%.

Burly Wood#DEB887

Ochre#CC7722

#DEB887Blended: #D59855#CC7722

Burly Wood vs Ochre: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Burly Wood Ochre

BrightnessLight (L=70%) — airy, soft, approachableMedium (L=47%) — balanced, versatile

SaturationModerately saturated (S=57%) — balanced in intensityVivid (S=71%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching

Hue familyOrangeOrange

TemperatureWarmWarm

Hex code#DEB887#CC7722

RGB222, 184, 135204, 119, 34

Can you use Burly Wood and Ochre together?

Ochre text on Burly Wood

Burly Wood text on Ochre

Contrast Ratio:1.82:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Burly Wood and Ochre Apart

●Look at lightness first: Burly Wood is noticeably lighter.
●Check saturation: Ochre looks more vivid and saturated.
●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Burly Wood vs Ochre in Design

Use Burly Wood for:

●Call-to-action buttons

●Autumn and harvest themes

●Food, citrus, warmth branding

●Youthful energetic campaigns

●Friendly notification badges

Use Ochre for:

●Call-to-action buttons

●Autumn and harvest themes

●Food, citrus, warmth branding

●Youthful energetic campaigns

●Friendly notification badges

Burly Wood and Ochre Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Burly Wood#DEB887

Burly Wood (#DEB887) is a light, moderately saturated orange with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and balanced in intensity.

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Ochre#CC7722

Ochre (#CC7722) is a medium, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Burly Wood and Ochre WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Burly Wood text on white

1.86:1Fail

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Burly Wood text on black

11.31:1AAA

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Ochre text on white

3.37:1AA Large

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Ochre text on black

6.23:1AA

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Burly Wood text on Ochre

1.82:1Fail

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Ochre text on Burly Wood

1.82:1Fail

Explore Burly Wood and Ochre individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Ochre color page#CC7722 · shades, tints, pairings

More Burly Wood and Ochre Comparisons

Burly Wood vs Ochre FAQ

What is the difference between burly wood and ochre?+

The main difference between Burly Wood and Ochre is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but Burly Wood is lighter and Ochre is more saturated. Burly Wood (#DEB887) has an HSL of 34°, 57%, 70%, whereas Ochre (#CC7722) sits at 30°, 71%, 47%.

Is burly wood darker than ochre?+

No. Ochre is the darker of the two at 47% lightness, while Burly Wood sits higher at 70%.

Are burly wood and ochre the same color?+

No. Burly Wood is #DEB887 and Ochre is #CC7722. They differ by 4° in hue, 23% in lightness, and 14% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, burly wood or ochre?+

Ochre is more saturated. In HSL, Burly Wood has 57% saturation and Ochre has 71% — Ochre is the more vivid of the two, while Burly Wood reads as more muted.

Is burly wood warm or cool?+

Burly Wood (#DEB887) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 34° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Is ochre warm or cool?+

Ochre (#CC7722) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 30° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Can you use burly wood and ochre together?+

Yes. Both burly wood and ochre are orange shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use ochre as the dominant color and burly wood as the accent or highlight.

What color family does burly wood belong to?+

Burly Wood belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 57%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.

What is the hex code for burly wood?+

The hex code for Burly Wood is #DEB887. In RGB, that's rgb(222, 184, 135), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 57%, 70%).

What is the hex code for ochre?+

The hex code for Ochre is #CC7722. In RGB, that's rgb(204, 119, 34), and in HSL it's hsl(30, 71%, 47%).