Yellow
Curry (RAL 1027)
Curry (RAL 1027)
#9D8200Click to copy
Curry (RAL 1027) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(157, 130, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(50, 100%, 31%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(50, 100%, 62%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 17%, 100%, 38%)Copy
Curry (RAL 1027) Color Schemes
Complementary
#9D8200
Click to copy#001B9D
Click to copyAnalogous
#9D3300
Click to copy#6A9D00
Click to copySplit Complementary
#006A9D
Click to copy#33009D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9D8200
Click to copy#ECC717
Click to copy#F4DE75
Click to copy#372E00
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCurry (RAL 1027) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
3.73 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.63 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.42 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.39 : 1
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Curry (RAL 1027) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Curry (RAL 1027) Color Introduction
Definition
Curry (RAL 1027) (HEX #9D8200) has the RGB value rgb(157, 130, 0), the HSL value hsl(50°, 100%, 31%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 17%, 100%, 38%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Curry (RAL 1027) is #001B9D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9D3400 and #699D00 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#00699D, #33009D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Curry (RAL 1027) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Curry (RAL 1027) has a contrast ratio of 3.73:1 against white and 5.63:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Curry (RAL 1027) has a lightness of 31% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A deep yellow with a green cast.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Curry (RAL 1027) tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Curry (RAL 1027) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Curry (RAL 1027) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.