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Turmeric

#BC8B08

RGB 188, 139, 8 · HSL 44°, 92%, 38% · CMYK 0, 26, 96, 26

Turmeric is #BC8B08 in HEX — rgb(188, 139, 8), hsl(44°, 92%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 96%, 26%).

Turmeric pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 92%, 38%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BC8B08

RGB188, 139, 8

HSL44°, 92%, 38%

HSV44°, 96%, 74%

CMYK0, 26, 96, 26

Decimal12356360

CSS RGBrgb(188, 139, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 92%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Turmeric M290-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 5 · #BC911F

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 5.7 · #C48919

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 7.1 · #A98307

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Gold DE5356

ΔE 7.8 · #D19B2F

Vista Paint

Field Gear K-528

ΔE 8.3 · #D29C31

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 8.5 · #CEA02F

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 9.4 · #D6A332

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 10 · #C79535

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 11.9 · #E3A031

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 12.2 · #AF7C20

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 12.6 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 15.5 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.8 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 18.7 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.5 · #ECC363

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

#BC8B08

#0837BA

Analogous

#BA3108

#BC8B08

#90BA08

Triadic

#BC8B08

#08BA8B

#8B08BA

Split-Complementary

#BC8B08

#0890BA

#3108BA

Tetradic

#BC8B08

#08BA31

#0837BA

#BA0890

Monochromatic

#271D02

#715405

#BC8B08

#F5BB19

#F8D062

Rectangle

#BC8B08

#37BA08

#0837BA

#8B08BA

Compound

#BC8B08

#90BA08

#0837BA

#3108BA

Variations

Lighter

#F5B70C

#EAC356

#EBD8A4

Darker

#987003

#6B4E00

#3E2D00

Saturation

#7C6D46

#BA8B08

#BE8C04

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.83:1

Deuteranopia

#BC8B08

#AA9900

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC8B08

#959535

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC8B08

#BE828B

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

#CC9521

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC8B08

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9A45

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#123493

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: #BC8B08;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC8B08;

CSS Variable

--color-turmeric: #BC8B08;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turmeric': '#BC8B08' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC8B08] text-[#BC8B08]

SCSS

$turmeric: #BC8B08;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC8B08?

#BC8B08 is Turmeric, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BC8B08 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 #BC8B08. In RGB it's 188, 139, 8, and in HSL it's 44°, 92%, 38%.

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