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Hot Curry

#8D6B39

RGB 141, 107, 57 · HSL 36°, 42%, 39% · CMYK 0, 24, 60, 45

Hot Curry is #8D6B39 in HEX — rgb(141, 107, 57), hsl(36°, 42%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 60%, 45%).

Hot Curry pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 42%, 39%. 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#8D6B39

RGB141, 107, 57

HSL36°, 42%, 39%

HSV36°, 60%, 55%

CMYK0, 24, 60, 45

Decimal9268025

CSS RGBrgb(141, 107, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 42%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hot Curry S13E9

Exact match

Behr

Roasted Squash S280-7

ΔE 2 · #8A6A3B

Sherwin-Williams

Relic Bronze SW6132

ΔE 2.1 · #906A3A

Vista Paint

Sahara Wind C-268

ΔE 2.3 · #8C6B3D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sahara Wind 269

ΔE 3.9 · #8B6A3F

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2162-20

ΔE 4 · #8D673C

PPG

Chewy Caramel 1087-7

ΔE 4.1 · #977043

Dunn-Edwards

Tavern Creek DEA166

ΔE 5 · #957046

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 5.8 · #8F6E46

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 6.2 · #826C34

Kilz

Flea Market LD120-02

ΔE 7.4 · #9A6A35

Valspar

Autumn Surprise 3011-5

ΔE 7.5 · #9D6C40

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Caramel VS-9805

ΔE 13 · #875228

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 16.9 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 20.1 · #686A47

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#8D6B39

#3A5B8D

Analogous

#8D423A

#8D6B39

#858D3A

Triadic

#8D6B39

#3A8D6C

#6C3A8D

Split-Complementary

#8D6B39

#3A858D

#423A8D

Tetradic

#8D6B39

#3A8D42

#3A5B8D

#8D3A85

Monochromatic

#21190D

#574223

#8D6B39

#BB9458

#D1B78F

Rectangle

#8D6B39

#5B8D3A

#3A5B8D

#6C3A8D

Compound

#8D6B39

#858D3A

#3A5B8D

#423A8D

Variations

Lighter

#B78D4E

#C3A880

#D9CCB9

Darker

#73572C

#503C1D

#2F2310

Saturation

#706657

#8D6C3A

#AA721D

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

4.89:1

vs Black

4.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8D6B39

#807538

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D6B39

#727242

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D6B39

#8E666B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Hot Curry 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

#A97D46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D6B39

Daylight 5500K

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

#96826A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#364E73

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: #8D6B39;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D6B39;

CSS Variable

--color-hot-curry: #8D6B39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot-curry': '#8D6B39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D6B39] text-[#8D6B39]

SCSS

$hot-curry: #8D6B39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D6B39?

#8D6B39 is Hot Curry, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #8D6B39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hot Curry?

Hot Curry 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 Hot Curry?

Hot Curry 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 Hot Curry?

You can download Hot Curry 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 Hot Curry?

The hex code is #8D6B39. In RGB it's 141, 107, 57, and in HSL it's 36°, 42%, 39%.

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