Kurkuma AF-350 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BA9358, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sheer Exposure from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA9358 · AF-350
Kurkuma
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kurkuma Technical Profile
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Kurkuma in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kurkuma in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreKurkuma
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSheer Exposure
Sheer Exposure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Radiance
Behr
Nearly identical
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maple Syrup
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tan Your Hide
PPG
Nearly identical
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sand Mountain
Valspar
Nearly identical
Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kurkuma
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kurkuma
#BA9358
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kurkuma
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kurkuma 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Kurkuma.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kurkuma — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kurkuma have?
Kurkuma by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Kurkuma in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kurkuma from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kurkuma are Sheer Exposure by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Radiance by Behr (a near-identical match), Cairo Gold by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kurkuma'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 Kurkuma?
Kurkuma has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Kurkuma's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.