Turmeric M290-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BC8B08, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goldsmith from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BC8B08 · M290-7
Turmeric
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Turmeric Technical Profile
HEX Code#BC8B08
RGB188, 139, 8
Estimated LRV29.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Turmeric
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turmeric
#BC8B08
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1C037
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turmeric
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turmeric Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Turmeric — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turmeric have?
Turmeric by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Turmeric from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Turmeric are Goldsmith by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Auric by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Ambered Maize by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Turmeric's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Turmeric?
Turmeric has a estimated lightness value of 29.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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