Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sweet Curry |
| SKU | M230-5 |
| Hex | #EE9E6A |
| RGB | 238, 158, 106 |
| HSL | 24°, 80%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Sweet Curry
Sweet Curry sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sweet Curry is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sweet Curry within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EE9E6A in HSL space. Pair Sweet Curry with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Sweet Curry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sweet Curry from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M230-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweet Curry
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Inventive Orange (SW 6633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Curry without repainting risk. See the full Inventive Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sweet Curry
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sweet Curry. The nearest is Antelope Canyon (125) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antelope Canyon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sweet Curry
At Valspar, the closest color to Sweet Curry is Orange Pecan (2003-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41.4 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Pecan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sweet Curry
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Copper River (PPG1196-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Curry without repainting risk. See the full Copper River swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sweet Curry
Glidden has no exact twin of Sweet Curry. The nearest is Ripe Apricot (60YR 40/423) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ripe Apricot swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sweet Curry
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sweet Curry is Pretty Papaya (107-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pretty Papaya swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweet Curry
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sweet Curry. The nearest is Heirloom Carrot (HGSW 1134) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heirloom Carrot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sweet Curry
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Prairie Sun (DET463), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Curry without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sun swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sweet Curry
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sweet Curry. The nearest is Japonica (0983) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Japonica swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sweet Curry
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sweet Curry. The nearest is Pumpkin Hue (1024) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sweet Curry
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sweet Curry. The nearest is Pumpkin Hue (1024) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →