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Turkish Bay Leaf

#C9BF80

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

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Turkish Bay Leaf pulls into the balanced end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 40%, 65%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Reads best alongside white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C9BF80
RGB201, 191, 128
HSL52°, 40%, 65%
HSV52°, 20%, 65%
CMYK0, 5, 36, 21
Decimal13221760
CSS RGBrgb(201, 191, 128)
CSS HSLhsl(52, 40%, 65%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Turkish Bay Leaf CSP-885

Green · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#D9D2A6
#E8E4C9
#F7F6ED

Darker

#BAAE5E
#A19445
#7D7336

Saturation

#AFAC9D
#C9BF80
#E4D467

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

1.87:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BF80?

#C9BF80 is Turkish Bay Leaf, a mid 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, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Turkish Bay Leaf?

Turkish Bay Leaf pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, 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 RGB value of #C9BF80?

#C9BF80 converts to RGB 201, 191, 128.