Curry Powder PPU6-01 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9D6C38, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flea Market from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D6C38 · PPU6-01
Curry Powder
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Curry Powder Technical Profile
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Curry Powder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Curry Powder in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCurry Powder
Nearly identical
KilzFlea Market
Flea Market
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fallen Leaf
Vista Paint
Very similar
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Very similar
Coppertone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hearth Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Apple Butter
PPG
Very similar
Alloy Bronze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sconce Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ochre Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Curry Powder
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Curry Powder
#9D6C38
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A761
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Curry Powder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Curry Powder 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 Curry Powder.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Curry Powder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Curry Powder have?
Curry Powder by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Curry Powder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Curry Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Curry Powder are Flea Market by Kilz (a near-identical match), Fallen Leaf by Vista Paint (a very close match), Autumn Surprise by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Curry Powder'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 Curry Powder?
Curry Powder has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Curry Powder's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.