Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Curried Orange |
| SKU | 211-7DB |
| Hex | #D88F32 |
| RGB | 216, 143, 50 |
| HSL | 34°, 68%, 52% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Curried Orange
Curried Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Curried Orange 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Curried Orange within Dutch Boy'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 #D88F32 in HSL space. Pair Curried Orange 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.
Dutch Boy Curried Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Curried Orange 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 Dutch Boy 211-7DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Curried Orange
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Curried Orange is Curry (SW 6671). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Curry and you'll get the same color. See the full Curry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Curried Orange
Valspar's nearest match is Bugle Call (3006-5A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.9 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Curried Orange without repainting risk. See the full Bugle Call swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Curried Orange
At Behr, the closest color to Curried Orange is Sweet Mustard (M260-6) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Mustard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Curried Orange
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Curried Orange is Pumpkin Spice Latte (DEFD23) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Spice Latte swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Curried Orange
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Curried Orange is Jack O'Lantern (2156-30) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack O'Lantern swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Curried Orange
Kompozit has no exact twin of Curried Orange. The nearest is Impulse (0989) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impulse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Curried Orange
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Curried Orange. The nearest is Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Italian Saffron swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Curried Orange
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Curried Orange. The nearest is Child of the Moon (0914) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Child of the Moon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Curried Orange
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Curried Orange — the nearest deck color, Morelia (C2-603), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 211-7DB instead. See the full Morelia swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Curried Orange
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Curried Orange — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 7.42). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 211-7DB instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Curried Orange
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Curried Orange — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 10.3). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 211-7DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Curried Orange
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Curried Orange — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 12.96). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 211-7DB instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Curried Orange
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Curried Orange — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 18.75). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 211-7DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →