Honey vs Ochre: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Honey and Ochre is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but they share similar brightness and Honey is more saturated. Honey (#EB9605) has an HSL of 38°, 96%, 47%, whereas Ochre (#CC7722) sits at 30°, 71%, 47%.

Honey#EB9605

Ochre#CC7722

#EB9605Blended: #DC8714#CC7722

Honey vs Ochre: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Honey Ochre

BrightnessMedium (L=47%) — balanced, versatileMedium (L=47%) — balanced, versatile

SaturationVivid (S=96%) — bright, energetic, eye-catchingVivid (S=71%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching

Hue familyOrangeOrange

TemperatureWarmWarm

Hex code#EB9605#CC7722

RGB235, 150, 5204, 119, 34

Can you use Honey and Ochre together?

Ochre text on Honey

Honey text on Ochre

Contrast Ratio:1.43:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Honey and Ochre Apart

●Check saturation: Honey 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 Honey vs Ochre in Design

Use Honey 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

Honey and Ochre Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Honey#EB9605

Honey (#EB9605) is a medium, vivid orange with a warm undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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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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Honey 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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Honey text on white

2.36:1Fail

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Honey text on black

8.9:1AAA

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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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Honey text on Ochre

1.43:1Fail

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Ochre text on Honey

1.43:1Fail

Explore Honey and Ochre individually

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

Honey color page#EB9605 · shades, tints, pairings Ochre color page#CC7722 · shades, tints, pairings

More Honey and Ochre Comparisons

Honey vs Ochre FAQ

What is the difference between honey and ochre?+

The main difference between Honey and Ochre is brightness and saturation: both are orange shades, but they share similar brightness and Honey is more saturated. Honey (#EB9605) has an HSL of 38°, 96%, 47%, whereas Ochre (#CC7722) sits at 30°, 71%, 47%.

Is honey darker than ochre?+

No, they're nearly the same brightness. Honey sits at 47% lightness and Ochre at 47% — the difference is only 0 percentage points.

Are honey and ochre the same color?+

No. Honey is #EB9605 and Ochre is #CC7722. They differ by 8° in hue, 0% in lightness, and 25% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, honey or ochre?+

Honey is more saturated. In HSL, Honey has 96% saturation and Ochre has 71% — Honey is the more vivid of the two, while Ochre reads as more muted.

Is honey warm or cool?+

Honey (#EB9605) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 38° 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 honey and ochre together?+

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

What color family does honey belong to?+

Honey belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 38°, 96%, 47% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.

What is the hex code for honey?+

The hex code for Honey is #EB9605. In RGB, that's rgb(235, 150, 5), and in HSL it's hsl(38, 96%, 47%).

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%).