Curious Collection N290-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2C199, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Pail from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2C199 · N290-4
Curious Collection
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Curious Collection in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Curious Collection in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCurious Collection
Nearly identical
PPGSandy Pail
Sandy Pail
PPG
Nearly identical
Western Wear
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bone Meal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Splendor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Castaway Beach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Straw Harvest
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Earth Friendly
Valspar
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
Grain Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Curious Collection
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Curious Collection
#D2C199
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Curious Collection
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Curious Collection Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Curious Collection — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Curious Collection have?
Curious Collection by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Curious Collection in your own space before committing.
What colors match Curious Collection from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Curious Collection are Sandy Pail by PPG (a near-identical match), Western Wear by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bone Meal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Curious Collection's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Curious Collection?
Curious Collection has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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