ORANGES

Rice Curry

#B2854A

RGB 178, 133, 74 · HSL 34°, 41%, 49% · CMYK 0, 25, 58, 30

Rice Curry is #B2854A in HEX — rgb(178, 133, 74), hsl(34°, 41%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 58%, 30%).

Rice Curry pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 41%, 49%. 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#B2854A

RGB178, 133, 74

HSL34°, 41%, 49%

HSV34°, 58%, 70%

CMYK0, 25, 58, 30

Decimal11699530

CSS RGBrgb(178, 133, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 41%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rice Curry MQ4-9

ΔE 1.5 · #B3874E

Valspar

Garden Ochre 3005-5A

ΔE 1.7 · #B7874C

Hallman-Lindsay

Unforgettably Gold 900

ΔE 1.7 · #AE8245

Kilz

Fall Leaf LD290-02

ΔE 2.2 · #B48347

Benjamin Moore

Goldenhurst 196

ΔE 2.3 · #B1884A

Vista Paint

Unforgettably Gold C-899

ΔE 2.4 · #AE8445

Dulux

Scarab S12F7

ΔE 3.1 · #BC8B4F

Dunn-Edwards

Walnut Shell DE5363

ΔE 3.4 · #AA8344

PPG

Pumpkin Spice 16-13

ΔE 3.8 · #AC854E

Sherwin-Williams

Bosc Pear SW6390

ΔE 4.6 · #C09056

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.9 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 9.8 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.2 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.5 · #B97D31

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.1 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 15.2 · #E4A467

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 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

#B2854A

#4A76B0

Analogous

#B0514A

#B2854A

#A9B04A

Triadic

#B2854A

#4AB084

#844AB0

Split-Complementary

#B2854A

#4AA9B0

#514AB0

Tetradic

#B2854A

#4AB051

#4A76B0

#B04AA9

Monochromatic

#44331D

#7A5B33

#B2854A

#C9A87E

#DFCCB3

Rectangle

#B2854A

#76B04A

#4A76B0

#844AB0

Compound

#B2854A

#A9B04A

#4A76B0

#514AB0

Variations

Lighter

#C29D6C

#CCB596

#DFD3C4

Darker

#8F6A39

#644926

#3B2A15

Saturation

#8C7F6E

#B0844A

#D58925

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

3.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#B2854A

#A09349

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2854A

#8E8E55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2854A

#B37F86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Rice 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

#C59053

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2854A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B29577

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.

#45658F

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: #B2854A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2854A;

CSS Variable

--color-rice-curry: #B2854A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rice-curry': '#B2854A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2854A] text-[#B2854A]

SCSS

$rice-curry: #B2854A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2854A?

#B2854A is Rice Curry, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B2854A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rice Curry?

Rice 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 Rice Curry?

Rice 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 Rice Curry?

You can download Rice 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 Rice Curry?

The hex code is #B2854A. In RGB it's 178, 133, 74, and in HSL it's 34°, 41%, 49%.

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