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Turkish Bay Leaf

#C9BF80

RGB 201, 191, 128 · HSL 52°, 40%, 65% · CMYK 0, 5, 36, 21

Turkish Bay Leaf is #C9BF80 in HEX — rgb(201, 191, 128), hsl(52°, 40%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 36%, 21%).

Turkish Bay Leaf pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 40%, 65%. 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#C9BF80

RGB201, 191, 128

HSL52°, 40%, 65%

HSV52°, 36%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 36, 21

Decimal13221760

CSS RGBrgb(201, 191, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 40%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

TurkishCSP-885

ΔE 0.4 · #CAC081

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Churlish Green251

ΔE 2.6 · #C8BD83

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Footie PajamasC-791

ΔE 3 · #C8C387

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Sour AppleDE5507

ΔE 3.2 · #D2C785

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Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas792

ΔE 3.5 · #C9C489

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Kilz

Lime TartLF170-02

ΔE 3.6 · #D0C58B

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Behr

Harmonic Tan380F-5

ΔE 3.7 · #BEBC7C

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RAL

Green Beige1000

ΔE 4 · #BEBD7F

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PPG

Country Style11-04

ΔE 4.2 · #CCBF88

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Dulux

DeductionS17F4

ΔE 4.4 · #D4C883

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Colorhouse

Leaf .04Leaf-04

ΔE 4.6 · #BCB472

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Valspar

Olive Marinade6007-5C

ΔE 4.7 · #CBC58D

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Sherwin-Williams

Cool AvocadoSW9029

ΔE 5.6 · #C4B47D

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IKEA

IKEA112112

ΔE 6.8 · #D3BD76

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 9.1 · #D0C092

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Dutch Boy

Crisp BiscuitVS-9220

ΔE 10.9 · #E3C28D

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C9BF80

#828CC9

Analogous

#C99C82

#C9BF80

#AFC982

Triadic

#C9BF80

#82C9C0

#C082C9

Split-Complementary

#C9BF80

#82AFC9

#9C82C9

Tetradic

#C9BF80

#82C99C

#828CC9

#C982AF

Monochromatic

#7D7336

#B3A54D

#C9BF80

#E0DBB8

#F7F6ED

Rectangle

#C9BF80

#8CC982

#828CC9

#C082C9

Compound

#C9BF80

#AFC982

#828CC9

#9C82C9

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Turkish Bay Leaf run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F6F4EA

Tint #EBE7D0

Tint #E0DAB6

Tint #D5CD9C

Base #C9BF80

Shade #B5A853

Shade #897F3B

Shade #5A5327

Shade #2B2812

Variations

Lighter

#D4CD9B

#DCD7B7

#E9E6D7

Darker

#B8AA51

#837933

#4D471D

Saturation

#B0AE9B

#C9C082

#E4D467

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9BF80

#CABE81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9BF80

#C1C18A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9BF80

#CCB7BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Turkish Bay Leaf 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

#D6BC7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9BF80

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C19F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#6670B4

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: #C9BF80;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9BF80;

CSS Variable

--color-turkish-bay-leaf: #C9BF80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turkish-bay-leaf': '#C9BF80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9BF80] text-[#C9BF80]

SCSS

$turkish-bay-leaf: #C9BF80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BF80?

#C9BF80 is Turkish Bay Leaf, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9BF80 warm or cool?

Turkish Bay Leaf reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Turkish Bay Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Turkish Bay Leaf?

Turkish Bay Leaf 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 Turkish Bay Leaf?

You can download Turkish Bay Leaf 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 Turkish Bay Leaf?

The hex code is #C9BF80. In RGB it's 201, 191, 128, and in HSL it's 52°, 40%, 65%.

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