Sweet Curry M230-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EE9E6A, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Sun from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EE9E6A · M230-5
Sweet Curry
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Curry Technical Profile
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Sweet Curry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Curry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Curry
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPrairie Sun
Prairie Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Inventive Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Orange Nut
Valspar
Nearly identical
Copper River
PPG
Very similar
Pumpkin Hue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mischief
Kilz
Very similar
Glowing Lantern
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Party Peach
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Chickadee
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Create .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Curry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Curry
#EE9E6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CABF68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Curry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Sweet Curry.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Curry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Curry have?
Sweet Curry by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Curry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Curry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Curry are Prairie Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Inventive Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Orange Nut by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Curry?
Sweet Curry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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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Related Reading
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 Sweet Curry's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.