Curry Powder PPU6-1 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9C6C37, estimated 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.
Behr · #9C6C37 · PPU6-1
Curry Powder
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Curry Powder Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C6C37
RGB156, 108, 55
Estimated LRV18.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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#9A6A35
Close digital match
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#9F6E41
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Colors That Work With Curry Powder
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Curry Powder
#9C6C37
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5A75F
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Curry Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Curry Powder are Flea Market by Kilz (a close digital match), Fallen Leaf by Vista Paint (a very close match), Hearth Gold by Dunn-Edwards (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 estimated lightness value of 18.1, 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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Why Curry Powder's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.