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Curry Powder

#CC6600

RGB 204, 102, 0 · HSL 30°, 100%, 40% · CMYK 0, 50, 100, 20

Curry Powder is #CC6600 in HEX — rgb(204, 102, 0), hsl(30°, 100%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 100%, 20%).

Curry Powder pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 100%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CC6600

RGB204, 102, 0

HSL30°, 100%, 40%

HSV30°, 100%, 80%

CMYK0, 50, 100, 20

Decimal13395456

CSS RGBrgb(204, 102, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 100%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

October S-H-270

ΔE 5.5 · #CD5D04

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 8.8 · #D27326

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 9.2 · #E3732B

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 9.6 · #EC7C26

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 10.7 · #E87931

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 11.6 · #EC8430

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 13.4 · #F0843A

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 14.4 · #DF892A

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 14.9 · #E66C35

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 15 · #FF8830

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 16.4 · #EA8A42

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 16.5 · #F07B42

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 16.8 · #EF913E

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 19.8 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 26.7 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#CC6600

#0066CC

Analogous

#CC0000

#CC6600

#CCCC00

Triadic

#CC6600

#00CC66

#6600CC

Split-Complementary

#CC6600

#00CCCC

#0000CC

Tetradic

#CC6600

#00CC00

#0066CC

#CC00CC

Monochromatic

#331A00

#804000

#CC6600

#FF8C1A

#FFB366

Rectangle

#CC6600

#66CC00

#0066CC

#6600CC

Compound

#CC6600

#CCCC00

#0066CC

#0000CC

Variations

Lighter

#FF850A

#F1A355

#EFC9A4

Darker

#A35200

#703800

#412100

Saturation

#856647

#CC6600

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

3.84:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.47:1

Deuteranopia

#CC6600

#A19100

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC6600

#7F7F24

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC6600

#CB626D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Curry Powder 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

#D8791B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC6600

Daylight 5500K

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

#C67E3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#11579C

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: #CC6600;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC6600;

CSS Variable

--color-curry-powder: #CC6600;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'curry-powder': '#CC6600' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC6600] text-[#CC6600]

SCSS

$curry-powder: #CC6600;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC6600?

#CC6600 is Curry Powder, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC6600 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Curry Powder?

Curry Powder 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 Powder?

Curry Powder 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 Powder?

You can download Curry Powder 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 Powder?

The hex code is #CC6600. In RGB it's 204, 102, 0, and in HSL it's 30°, 100%, 40%.

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