Ref. #D6A332 · 1210-7
Curry Sauce
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Curry Sauce Technical Profile
What color is Curry Sauce? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D6A332. Colors similar to Curry Sauce include Vista Paint Lemon Bar, Behr Plantain Chips, Sherwin-Williams Glitzy Gold. Curry Sauce has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives Curry Sauce depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Curry Sauce
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Curry Sauce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Curry Sauce
#D6A332
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Curry Sauce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Curry Sauce 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Curry Sauce.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Curry Sauce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Curry Sauce have?
Curry Sauce by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Curry Sauce from other brands?
The closest matches are Lemon Bar by Vista Paint (#D5A432), Plantain Chips by Behr (#D6A533), Glitzy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#D6A02B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Curry Sauce?
Curry Sauce has an LRV of 40.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Curry Sauce's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.