Bombay Curry 211-6DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DF9938, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Crest from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DF9938 · 211-6DB
Bombay Curry
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bombay Curry Technical Profile
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Bombay Curry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bombay Curry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBombay Curry
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGold Crest
Gold Crest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Curry Flurry
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Persimmon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Life Is Good
Behr
Nearly identical
Amber Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Mine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Habanero
Kilz
Very similar
Mayan Treasure
PPG
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Petal .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bombay Curry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bombay Curry
#DF9938
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BEC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bombay Curry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bombay 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Bombay 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.
Bombay Curry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bombay Curry have?
Bombay Curry by Dutch Boy 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 Bombay Curry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bombay Curry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bombay Curry are Gold Crest by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Curry Flurry by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sunflower by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bombay 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 Bombay Curry?
Bombay Curry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bombay Curry's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.