Behr Red Curry S170-6

Color code:S170-6
Color name:Red Curry
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Red Curry?

Behr Red Curry (S170-6) is a rich and bold hue that adds warmth and sophistication to any space. This vibrant color is well-suited for a dining room, where it can create a stimulating atmosphere for dinner parties and lively conversations. Red Curry also works wonders in a cozy living room, bringing an inviting and stimulating energy to the space. For those looking to make a statement, this color can be used as an accent wall or in small doses throughout a room for a splash of drama and intrigue. Whether used in a modern or traditional setting, Behr S170-6 Red Curry is sure to infuse any room with style and character.

What are Behr Red Curry undertones?

Red is Behr Red Curry undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#8B5E52

RGB code:

139, 94, 82

Is Behr Red Curry S170-6 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 13° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S170-6 Red Curry HSL code: 13, 26%, 43%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Red Curry:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Red Curry S170-6 vs Carpe Diem MQ1-16

Behr Red Curry S170-6 vs Behr Carpe Diem MQ1-16Open Red Curry S170-6
LRV: 14.59%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 13.95%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Red Curry S170-6 vs Canyon Clay SW 6054

Behr Red Curry S170-6 vs Sherwin Williams Canyon Clay SW 6054Open Red Curry S170-6
LRV: 14.59%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 12.73%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm