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Curry Brown

#845038

RGB 132, 80, 56 · HSL 19°, 40%, 37% · CMYK 0, 39, 58, 48

Curry Brown is #845038 in HEX — rgb(132, 80, 56), hsl(19°, 40%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 58%, 48%).

Curry Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 40%, 37%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#845038

RGB132, 80, 56

HSL19°, 40%, 37%

HSV19°, 58%, 52%

CMYK0, 39, 58, 48

Decimal8671288

CSS RGBrgb(132, 80, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 40%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Satchel AF-240

ΔE 3.4 · #815032

Vista Paint

Remaining Embers C-52

ΔE 3.4 · #8A4F3A

Dulux

Russet Tan S09F9

ΔE 3.6 · #7D4834

PPG

Warm Wassail 1062-7

ΔE 3.9 · #864F3E

Valspar

Burnt Caramel 2010-6

ΔE 4.2 · #8A5543

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 4.7 · #875942

Behr

Sable Brown 240F-6

ΔE 4.8 · #885A42

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 4.9 · #8A4C38

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 5.6 · #8C4D35

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 5.6 · #8E5335

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 5.8 · #7D5436

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.6 · #864633

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Terra Cotta SW2803

ΔE 6.6 · #975840

RAL

Clay Brown 8003

ΔE 7.9 · #734222

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 11.3 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12.5 · #7B584C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#845038

#396C84

Analogous

#843946

#845038

#847639

Triadic

#845038

#398451

#513984

Split-Complementary

#845038

#398476

#394684

Tetradic

#845038

#468439

#396C84

#763984

Monochromatic

#190F0B

#4F3022

#845038

#B67354

#CD9F89

Rectangle

#845038

#6C8439

#396C84

#513984

Compound

#845038

#847639

#396C84

#394684

Variations

Lighter

#B16C4C

#BF937E

#D7C1B7

Darker

#6B402C

#4B2C1D

#2C1910

Saturation

#6A5A53

#845139

#A0461C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.59:1

vs Black

3.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#845038

#6C6436

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#845038

#5B5B3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#845038

#844E53

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Curry Brown reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A26945

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#845038

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#906E69

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#355A6B

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #845038;

CSS — background

background-color: #845038;

CSS Variable

--color-curry-brown: #845038;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'curry-brown': '#845038' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#845038] text-[#845038]

SCSS

$curry-brown: #845038;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #845038?

#845038 is Curry Brown, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #845038 warm or cool?

Curry Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Curry Brown?

Curry Brown works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Curry Brown?

Curry Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Curry Brown?

You can download Curry Brown on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Curry Brown?

The hex code is #845038. In RGB it's 132, 80, 56, and in HSL it's 19°, 40%, 37%.

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