Ref. #D2C199 · N290-4
Curious Collection
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Curious Collection Technical Profile
What color is Curious Collection? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D2C199. Colors similar to Curious Collection include PPG Sandy Pail, Vista Paint Western Wear, Benjamin Moore Splendor. Curious Collection has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Curious Collection sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Curious Collection
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Behr colors close to Curious Collection.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Curious Collection from other brands?
The closest matches are Sandy Pail by PPG (#D2C098), Western Wear by Vista Paint (#D2C098), Splendor by Benjamin Moore (#CEBE96). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Curious Collection?
Curious Collection has an LRV of 52.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Curious Collection's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.