BROWNS

Curry

#9D9101

RGB 157, 145, 1 · HSL 55°, 99%, 31% · CMYK 0, 8, 99, 38

Curry is #9D9101 in HEX — rgb(157, 145, 1), hsl(55°, 99%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 99%, 38%).

Curry pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 55°, 99%, 31%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#9D9101

RGB157, 145, 1

HSL55°, 99%, 31%

HSV55°, 99%, 62%

CMYK0, 8, 99, 38

Decimal10326273

CSS RGBrgb(157, 145, 1)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 99%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Curry 1027

Exact match

Behr

Venetian Gold 370D-7

ΔE 6.6 · #A9921B

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 7 · #AC9825

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 9 · #B8A02A

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 9.1 · #AEA132

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 10.7 · #BAA736

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 15.2 · #BC911F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 15.3 · #BD9C3A

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 15.6 · #B09337

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 15.8 · #CEAB3B

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 16.4 · #929437

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 20.3 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 21 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 22.8 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.6 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 27.8 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9D9101

#010E9D

Analogous

#9D4201

#9D9101

#5C9D01

Triadic

#9D9101

#019D90

#90019D

Split-Complementary

#9D9101

#015C9D

#42019D

Tetradic

#9D9101

#019D42

#010E9D

#9D015C

Monochromatic

#191700

#514A00

#9D9101

#E9D601

#FEEE39

Rectangle

#9D9101

#0E9D01

#010E9D

#90019D

Compound

#9D9101

#5C9D01

#010E9D

#42019D

Variations

Lighter

#E3D001

#EEDF3D

#ECE597

Darker

#7E7400

#575000

#332E00

Saturation

#676338

#9D9001

#9E9100

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.48:1

Deuteranopia

#9D9101

#9F8F07

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D9101

#939336

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D9101

#A1868E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Curry grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#B5991C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D9101

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29E40

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#0D1679

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: #9D9101;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D9101;

CSS Variable

--color-curry: #9D9101;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'curry': '#9D9101' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D9101] text-[#9D9101]

SCSS

$curry: #9D9101;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D9101?

#9D9101 is Curry, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #9D9101 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Curry?

Curry works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Curry?

Curry pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Curry?

You can download 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 Curry?

The hex code is #9D9101. In RGB it's 157, 145, 1, and in HSL it's 55°, 99%, 31%.

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