Behr Turmeric M290-7
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| Code: | M290-7 |
| Name: | Turmeric |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Turmeric?
Behr Turmeric M290-7 is a deep golden ochre with a clearly warm, earthy cast. Its #c08f34 color value reads as a rich yellow-brown, strong enough to hold its own on an accent wall, front door, or painted cabinet base. In bright daylight, Turmeric can appear more golden, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its muted amber-brown depth. Pair it with creamy off-whites, clay-toned neutrals, dark walnut, black metal, or muted olive for a grounded palette. It is especially effective in dining rooms, kitchens, mudrooms, or exterior details where a substantial warm color feels appropriate.
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What are Behr Turmeric undertones?
Turmeric is a mid-light, clear caramel tan. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
192, 143, 52
Is Behr Turmeric cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 39° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
M290-7 Turmeric HSL code: 39, 57%, 48%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Turmeric
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Turmeric:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Turmeric with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Behr Extreme and Upscale.
LRV of Turmeric
Turmeric has an LRV of 29.48% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 29.48%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #c08f34 |
| RGB Decimal | 192, 143, 52 |
| RGB Percent | 75.29%, 56.08%, 20.39% |
| HSV | Hue: 39° Saturation: 72.92% Value: 75.29% |
| HSL | hsl(39, 57, 48) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.52 Yellow: 72.92 Key: 24.71 |
| YIQ | Y: 147.277 I: 58.441 Q: -17.954 |
| XYZ | X: 32.183 Y: 31.102 Z: 7.556 |
| CIE Lab | L:62.594 a:9.73 b:53.318 |
| CIE Luv | L:62.594 u:39.923 v:55.773 |
| Decimal | 12619572 |
| Hunter Lab | 55.769, 5.411, 31.005 |
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