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Turning

#B4A459

RGB 180, 164, 89 · HSL 49°, 38%, 53% · CMYK 0, 9, 51, 29

Turning is #B4A459 in HEX — rgb(180, 164, 89), hsl(49°, 38%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 51%, 29%).

Turning pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 38%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B4A459

RGB180, 164, 89

HSL49°, 38%, 53%

HSV49°, 51%, 71%

CMYK0, 9, 51, 29

Decimal11838553

CSS RGBrgb(180, 164, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 38%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Turning 384

Exact match

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 3.1 · #B7A756

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 3.1 · #B59F55

Dunn-Edwards

Organic Matter DE5509

ΔE 3.4 · #A99E54

Behr

Pistachio MQ4-42

ΔE 3.7 · #BAAD64

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 4.1 · #BEAF64

Vista Paint

Garden Element K-441

ΔE 4.6 · #BBAC59

Dulux

Yellow Maize S16E6

ΔE 5 · #C0A55A

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.3 · #AEA04B

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 6.9 · #AAA651

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 7 · #BBA86A

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 8.5 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 10.3 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 12.6 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 17.8 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B4A459

#5A6AB5

Analogous

#B5765A

#B4A459

#98B55A

Triadic

#B4A459

#5AB5A4

#A45AB5

Split-Complementary

#B4A459

#5A98B5

#765AB5

Tetradic

#B4A459

#5AB576

#5A6AB5

#B55A98

Monochromatic

#514924

#86783C

#B4A459

#CCC18E

#E4DEC3

Rectangle

#B4A459

#6AB55A

#5A6AB5

#A45AB5

Compound

#B4A459

#98B55A

#5A6AB5

#765AB5

Variations

Lighter

#C4B67B

#CEC6A0

#E0DCCA

Darker

#978741

#695E2B

#3E3718

Saturation

#959079

#B5A45A

#DABC34

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4A459

#B3A55A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4A459

#A7A767

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4A459

#B79BA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Turning 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

#C6A85E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4A459

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4AD82

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.

#4E5B98

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B4A459;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4A459;

CSS Variable

--color-turning: #B4A459;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turning': '#B4A459' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4A459] text-[#B4A459]

SCSS

$turning: #B4A459;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4A459?

#B4A459 is Turning, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B4A459 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turning?

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

What colors pair well with Turning?

Turning 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 Turning?

You can download Turning 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 Turning?

The hex code is #B4A459. In RGB it's 180, 164, 89, and in HSL it's 49°, 38%, 53%.

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