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Turmeric

#9B8039

RGB 155, 128, 57 · HSL 43°, 46%, 42% · CMYK 0, 17, 63, 39

Turmeric is #9B8039 in HEX — rgb(155, 128, 57), hsl(43°, 46%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 63%, 39%).

Turmeric pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 46%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9B8039

RGB155, 128, 57

HSL43°, 46%, 42%

HSV43°, 63%, 61%

CMYK0, 17, 63, 39

Decimal10190905

CSS RGBrgb(155, 128, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 46%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Turmeric S16E9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dragonwell CSP-930

ΔE 2 · #967F38

Behr

Woven Basket 340F-7

ΔE 2.5 · #987F33

Dunn-Edwards

Arrow Rock DE5440

ΔE 2.6 · #A28440

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 4.3 · #A7843E

Sherwin-Williams

Brassy SW6410

ΔE 4.3 · #9D8344

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 4.4 · #A98840

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 7.2 · #B08843

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 7.4 · #B28E4B

Kilz

Pickling Spice LF120-01

ΔE 7.8 · #99894A

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 7.9 · #AF8A3A

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 11.1 · #826C34

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 12.1 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.8 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16.6 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9B8039

#3A569C

Analogous

#9C4F3A

#9B8039

#879C3A

Triadic

#9B8039

#3A9C80

#803A9C

Split-Complementary

#9B8039

#3A879C

#4F3A9C

Tetradic

#9B8039

#3A9C4F

#3A569C

#9C3A87

Monochromatic

#2D2511

#655325

#9B8039

#C4A75F

#D8C697

Rectangle

#9B8039

#569C3A

#3A569C

#803A9C

Compound

#9B8039

#879C3A

#3A569C

#4F3A9C

Variations

Lighter

#BFA052

#C9B584

#DCD2BB

Darker

#7F682C

#59481D

#342A10

Saturation

#7A725C

#9C803A

#B98D1D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.79:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.54:1

Deuteranopia

#9B8039

#938639

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B8039

#858547

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B8039

#9D797F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Turmeric brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B48D46

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#9B8039

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A1926A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#374C7F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #9B8039;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B8039;

CSS Variable

--color-turmeric: #9B8039;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turmeric': '#9B8039' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B8039] text-[#9B8039]

SCSS

$turmeric: #9B8039;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B8039?

#9B8039 is Turmeric, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #9B8039 warm or cool?

Turmeric reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Turmeric?

Turmeric works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Turmeric?

Turmeric pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Turmeric?

You can download Turmeric on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Turmeric?

The hex code is #9B8039. In RGB it's 155, 128, 57, and in HSL it's 43°, 46%, 42%.

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