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.
Ref. #CAC081 · CSP-885
Turkish Bay Leaf
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Turkish Bay Leaf Technical Profile
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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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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turkish Bay Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Turkish Bay Leaf 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 Turkish Bay Leaf.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Why Turkish Bay Leaf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.