Rice Curry MQ4-9 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B3874E, 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.
Ref. #B3874E · MQ4-9
Rice Curry
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rice Curry Technical Profile
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Rice Curry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rice Curry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRice Curry
Nearly identical
ValsparGarden Ochre
Garden Ochre
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Nearly identical
Goldenhurst
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Chamois
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Unforgettably Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Unforgettably Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bourbon Street
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bungalow Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rice Curry
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Rice Curry.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rice Curry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rice Curry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rice Curry are Garden Ochre by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mixed Potpourri by Valspar (a near-identical match), Camel Ride by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Rice Curry's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.