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Turmeric Brown

#C18116

RGB 193, 129, 22 · HSL 38°, 80%, 42% · CMYK 0, 33, 89, 24

Turmeric Brown is #C18116 in HEX — rgb(193, 129, 22), hsl(38°, 80%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 89%, 24%).

Turmeric Brown pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 80%, 42%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C18116

RGB193, 129, 22

HSL38°, 80%, 42%

HSV38°, 89%, 76%

CMYK0, 33, 89, 24

Decimal12681494

CSS RGBrgb(193, 129, 22)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 80%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Back To School M260-7

ΔE 3.6 · #BF7B18

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 4 · #C48919

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 7.5 · #D19431

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

ΔE 7.7 · #D78B1B

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 8.9 · #C89134

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9 · #AF7C20

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 9.5 · #C69035

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 9.6 · #C68736

Dulux

Golden Grain S13G9

ΔE 9.8 · #C58C37

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 10.1 · #C68E38

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 11 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 11 · #DA9A40

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.9 · #B97D31

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 12.4 · #A98307

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 18.1 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 22.2 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#C18116

#1554C1

Analogous

#C12C15

#C18116

#AAC115

Triadic

#C18116

#15C182

#8215C1

Split-Complementary

#C18116

#15AAC1

#2C15C1

Tetradic

#C18116

#15C12C

#1554C1

#C115AA

Monochromatic

#372506

#7C540E

#C18116

#E9A93A

#F1C77E

Rectangle

#C18116

#54C115

#1554C1

#8215C1

Compound

#C18116

#AAC115

#1554C1

#2C15C1

Variations

Lighter

#E7A22A

#E3B66A

#E8D3AE

Darker

#9E690E

#6F4907

#422B03

Saturation

#857251

#C18215

#CB850B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.42:1

Deuteranopia

#C18116

#A7960D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C18116

#8F8F35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C18116

#C27983

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Turmeric Brown reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D08D2C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C18116

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9250

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#1D4B99

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: #C18116;

CSS — background

background-color: #C18116;

CSS Variable

--color-turmeric-brown: #C18116;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turmeric-brown': '#C18116' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C18116] text-[#C18116]

SCSS

$turmeric-brown: #C18116;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C18116?

#C18116 is Turmeric Brown, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C18116 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turmeric Brown?

Turmeric Brown works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Turmeric Brown?

Turmeric Brown pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Turmeric Brown?

You can download Turmeric Brown 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 Brown?

The hex code is #C18116. In RGB it's 193, 129, 22, and in HSL it's 38°, 80%, 42%.

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