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Curry (#9D9101) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Curry (#9D9101) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Curry (#9D9101) Color Information

Curry (#9D9101) RGB value is (157, 145, 1). The hex color red value is 157, green is 145, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 99 percent, 38 percent.

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Curry (#9D9101) Color Meaning

Curry (#9D9101) offers spiced warmth, grounded vibrancy, and functional earthiness. Curry (#9D9101) is a deep yellow-brown that mirrors turmeric root, roasted spices, and sun-dried mustard seeds—earthy, aromatic, and slightly granular. Unlike mustard, it carries more yellow; unlike olive, it radiates. In food and wellness branding, this hue signals potency through origin: cold-pressed oils, herbal blends, and slow-cooked meals. Psychological research shows it increases perceived authenticity and efficacy in natural product claims more effectively than brighter yellows. In design, Curry (#9D9101) functions as a stable anchor in warm palettes. It pairs beautifully with olive, cream, and rust, creating compositions that feel both vibrant and grounded. Digital contrast is strong against light backgrounds, and it meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal credibility. Consumer studies show higher trust in brands using Curry (#9D9101) in organic and apothecary contexts. Culturally, Curry (#9D9101) reflects nourishment that heals—spice as medicine, oil as ritual, food as care. It appears in Ayurvedic branding, herbalism, and slow cooking as a symbol of wisdom in the kitchen. Spiritually, it aligns with the solar plexus chakra’s confident mode: self-worth expressed through nourishment. Designers choose Curry (#9D9101) when they want to signal vibrancy with purpose. Its warmth is medicinal.

Color Conversion

Convert Curry (#9D9101) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#9D9101
RGB
rgb(157, 145, 1)
HSL
hsl(55°, 99%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 99%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 99%, 62%)
XYZ
24.0355 27.4211 4.0547
Yxy
27.4211 0.4330 0.4940
Hunter Lab
52.3652 -0.9870 3.9826
CIE-Lab
59.3621 -8.6513 63.1469

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green145 / 255 (57%)
57%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

Curry (#9D9101) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Curry (#9D9101) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Curry (#9D9101) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9D9101 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Curry (#9D9101)

protanopia

#989824

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9D9101;

Text Color

color: #9D9101;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9D9101;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9D910140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9D9101;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9D9101 0%, #615900 100%);

Curry (#9D9101) Color FAQs

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