Rice Curry MQ4-9 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B3874E, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Ochre from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B3874E · MQ4-9
Rice Curry
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rice Curry Technical Profile
HEX Code#B3874E
RGB179, 135, 78
Estimated LRV27.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Rice Curry
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rice Curry
#B3874E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rice Curry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rice 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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Rice Curry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rice Curry have?
Rice Curry 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 Rice Curry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rice Curry are Garden Ochre by Valspar (a close digital match), Mixed Potpourri by Valspar (a close digital match), Camel Ride by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rice 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 Rice Curry?
Rice Curry has a estimated lightness value of 27.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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