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Turmeric

#AE9041

RGB 174, 144, 65 · HSL 43°, 46%, 47% · CMYK 0, 17, 63, 32

Turmeric is #AE9041 in HEX — rgb(174, 144, 65), hsl(43°, 46%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 63%, 32%).

Turmeric pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 46%, 47%. 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#AE9041

RGB174, 144, 65

HSL43°, 46%, 47%

HSV43°, 63%, 68%

CMYK0, 17, 63, 32

Decimal11440193

CSS RGBrgb(174, 144, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 46%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 1.5 · #B29445

Dunn-Edwards

Pirate's Gold DEA168

ΔE 1.6 · #B08F42

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 2.9 · #B79749

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2151-20

ΔE 3.8 · #AD8E47

Vista Paint

Gold Strike K-488

ΔE 4.3 · #A98840

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 4.3 · #A99347

Dulux

Balsam Pear S16F9

ΔE 4.4 · #B18F38

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 4.7 · #A28B36

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 6 · #B28E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 6.5 · #BC934D

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 7.1 · #BAA24E

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 9.1 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.1 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.6 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 14.2 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.4 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AE9041

#4160AF

Analogous

#AF5941

#AE9041

#97AF41

Triadic

#AE9041

#41AF90

#9041AF

Split-Complementary

#AE9041

#4197AF

#5941AF

Tetradic

#AE9041

#41AF59

#4160AF

#AF4197

Monochromatic

#3F3417

#77622C

#AE9041

#CBB172

#DFD0A9

Rectangle

#AE9041

#60AF41

#4160AF

#9041AF

Compound

#AE9041

#97AF41

#4160AF

#5941AF

Variations

Lighter

#C5A861

#CEBC8E

#DFD6C0

Darker

#8E7432

#635021

#3B2F12

Saturation

#887F67

#AF9041

#CF9E20

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.87:1

Deuteranopia

#AE9041

#A59741

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE9041

#969651

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE9041

#B1888F

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

#C2994C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE9041

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF9E70

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.

#3E558E

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: #AE9041;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE9041;

CSS Variable

--color-turmeric: #AE9041;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turmeric': '#AE9041' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE9041] text-[#AE9041]

SCSS

$turmeric: #AE9041;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE9041?

#AE9041 is Turmeric, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AE9041 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 #AE9041. In RGB it's 174, 144, 65, and in HSL it's 43°, 46%, 47%.

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