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Turkish

#CAC081

RGB 202, 192, 129 · HSL 52°, 41%, 65% · CMYK 0, 5, 36, 21

Turkish is #CAC081 in HEX — rgb(202, 192, 129), hsl(52°, 41%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 36%, 21%).

Turkish pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 41%, 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#CAC081

RGB202, 192, 129

HSL52°, 41%, 65%

HSV52°, 36%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 36, 21

Decimal13287553

CSS RGBrgb(202, 192, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 41%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Turkish CSP-885

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 2.7 · #C8BD83

Vista Paint

Footie Pajamas C-791

ΔE 2.8 · #C8C387

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 2.9 · #D2C785

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 3.3 · #C9C489

Kilz

Lime Tart LF170-02

ΔE 3.3 · #D0C58B

Behr

Harmonic Tan 380F-5

ΔE 3.9 · #BEBC7C

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 4.2 · #BEBD7F

PPG

Country Style 11-04

ΔE 4.2 · #CCBF88

Dulux

Deduction S17F4

ΔE 4.2 · #D4C883

Valspar

Olive Marinade 6007-5C

ΔE 4.5 · #CBC58D

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 5 · #BCB472

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 5.8 · #C4B47D

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.9 · #D3BD76

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 10.8 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#CAC081

#818BCA

Analogous

#CA9C81

#CAC081

#B0CA81

Triadic

#CAC081

#81CAC1

#C181CA

Split-Complementary

#CAC081

#81B0CA

#9C81CA

Tetradic

#CAC081

#81CA9C

#818BCA

#CA81B0

Monochromatic

#7E7435

#B4A64B

#CAC081

#E1DBB7

#F7F6ED

Rectangle

#CAC081

#8BCA81

#818BCA

#C181CA

Compound

#CAC081

#B0CA81

#818BCA

#9C81CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5CD9A

#DCD7B7

#E9E6D7

Darker

#B9AB50

#847932

#4E471C

Saturation

#B1AE9B

#CAC181

#E5D467

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC081

#CCBF82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC081

#C2C28B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC081

#CDB8BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Turkish 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

#D7BD7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC081

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C2A0

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.

#6570B5

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: #CAC081;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC081;

CSS Variable

--color-turkish: #CAC081;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turkish': '#CAC081' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC081] text-[#CAC081]

SCSS

$turkish: #CAC081;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC081?

#CAC081 is Turkish, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAC081 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Turkish?

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

What colors pair well with Turkish?

Turkish 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?

You can download Turkish 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?

The hex code is #CAC081. In RGB it's 202, 192, 129, and in HSL it's 52°, 41%, 65%.

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