Red Curry S170-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7F4B4B, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Maple Leaf from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7F4B4B · S170-6
Red Curry
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Curry Technical Profile
HEX Code#7F4B4B
RGB127, 75, 75
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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#834C4B
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#7A4B49
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Colors That Work With Red Curry
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Curry
#7F4B4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#987F65
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Curry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Curry 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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Red Curry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Curry have?
Red Curry by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Red Curry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Curry are Red Maple Leaf by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Alden Till by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Plum Raisin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Red Curry'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 Red Curry?
Red Curry has a estimated lightness value of 14.0, 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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