Benjamin Moore Turkish Bay Leaf CSP-885

Official page:Turkish Bay Leaf CSP-885
Code:CSP-885
Name:Turkish Bay Leaf
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Turkish Bay Leaf?

Benjamin Moore's CSP-885, Turkish Bay Leaf, is a luxurious and versatile hue that adds sophistication to any space. This deep, earthy green pairs beautifully with warm neutrals such as CSP-302 Linen White and CSP-290 Feather Gray, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Additionally, combining CSP-885 with accents in CSP-435 Provence Crème or CSP-347 Tawny Oak can complement the richness of the Turkish Bay Leaf while adding depth and contrast to the overall color scheme. Whether used as a statement wall color or as part of a layered palette, CSP-885 brings a sense of elegance and tranquility to interiors.

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What are Benjamin Moore Turkish Bay Leaf undertones?

Turkish Bay Leaf has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#C9BF80

RGB code:

201, 191, 128

Is Benjamin Moore Turkish Bay Leaf CSP-885 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 52°, this Green reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

CSP-885 Turkish Bay Leaf HSL code: 52, 40%, 65%

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 Turkish Bay Leaf

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Turkish Bay Leaf:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Turkish Bay Leaf with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 232, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

LRV of Turkish Bay Leaf

Turkish Bay Leaf has an LRV of 49.41% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 49.41%, 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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HEX#C9BF80Copy color code
RGB Decimal201, 191, 128Copy color code
RGB Percent78.82%, 74.90%, 50.20%Copy color code
HSVHue: 52° Saturation: 36.32% Value: 78.82%Copy color code
HSLhsl(52, 40, 65)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.98 Yellow: 36.32 Key: 21.18Copy color code
YIQY: 186.808 I: 26.204 Q: -17.49Copy color code
XYZX: 46.615 Y: 51.239 Z: 27.851Copy color code
CIE LabL:76.824 a:-5.797 b:33.084Copy color code
CIE LuvL:76.824 u:9.612 v:44.707Copy color code
Decimal13221760Copy color code
Hunter Lab71.581, -9.026, 27.039Copy color code
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