Benjamin Moore Turmeric 2160-20

What are Benjamin Moore Turmeric undertones?

The undertone of Turmeric can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Turmeric 2160-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 34° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2160-20 Turmeric HSL code: 34, 46%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore 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

2160-20
Turmeric

• 1104
  Desert Beach

  

• 2165-30
  Golden Retriever

  

• 1117
  Guesthouse

  

• HC-42
  Roxbury Caramel

  

• CW-385
  Coffeehouse Ochre

  

Darker shades

2160-20
Turmeric

• 2165-10
  Camel

  

• 2160-10
  Caramel Corn

  

• 2162-10
  Autumn Bronze

  

• 2153-30
  Tapestry Gold

  

• 2165-20
  Golden Meadow

  

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 214, such as Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray and Blue Spruce.

2160-20
Turmeric

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

LRV of Turmeric

Turmeric has an LRV of 26.62% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BA8744
RGB Decimal	186, 135, 68
RGB Percent	72.94%, 52.94%, 26.67%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 63.44% Value: 72.94%
HSL	hsl(34, 46, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.42 Yellow: 63.44 Key: 27.06
YIQ	Y: 142.611 I: 51.921 Q: -10.062
XYZ	X: 29.959 Y: 28.187 Z: 9.33
CIE Lab	L:60.057 a:12.444 b:42.96
CIE Luv	L:60.057 u:40.151 v:46.33
Decimal	12224324
Hunter Lab	53.091, 7.816, 26.744