Turkish Bay Leaf by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #CAC081 · CSP-885

Turkish Bay Leaf

49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Turkish Bay Leaf CSP-885 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAC081, LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pickled Sage from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Turkish Bay Leaf Technical Profile

HEX Code#CAC081
RGB202, 192, 129
LRV49.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Turkish Bay Leaf in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Turkish Bay Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreTurkish Bay Leaf
Nearly identical
PPGPickled Sage

Pickled Sage

PPG

Nearly identical

Footie Pajamas

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lime Tart

Kilz

Nearly identical

Gnome Green

Behr

Nearly identical

Sour Apple

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Footie Pajamas

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Olive Marinade

Valspar

Very similar

Palmed Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Green Beige

RAL

Very similar

Hearts of Palm

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Leaf .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Turkish Bay Leaf

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Turkish Bay Leaf

#CAC081

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0B280

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Turkish Bay Leaf

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dill Pickle

Complement

Twilight Twinkle

Turkish Bay Leaf Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Venetian Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Horizon

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Turkish Bay Leaf.

Dill Pickle

Benjamin Moore · 2147-40

#C5C285

Sombrero

Benjamin Moore · 249

#CFBA86

Spring Dust

Benjamin Moore · 2150-40

#D4C382

Anjou Pear

Benjamin Moore · AF-425

#C8B77A

Westwood Tan

Benjamin Moore · 256

#CAB47B

Barley Grass

Benjamin Moore · 271

#C9B281

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Terra Verde

Vista Paint · 7822

#BFB95C

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's · 0786

#A5A966

Gentle Yellow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5421

#FFF5BE

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Ancient Olive

Valspar · 6001-3A

#DEDECC

Turkish Bay Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Turkish Bay Leaf have?
Turkish Bay Leaf by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Turkish Bay Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Turkish Bay Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Turkish Bay Leaf are Pickled Sage by PPG (a near-identical match), Footie Pajamas by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lime Tart by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Turkish Bay Leaf'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 Turkish Bay Leaf?
Turkish Bay Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.4, 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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