Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Turmeric |
| SKU | M290-7 |
| Hex | #BC8B08 |
| RGB | 188, 139, 8 |
| HSL | 44°, 92%, 38% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Turmeric
Turmeric sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Turmeric is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Turmeric within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BC8B08 in HSL space. Pair Turmeric with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Turmeric Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Turmeric from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M290-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turmeric
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Turmeric is Auric (SW 6692) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Auric swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Turmeric
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Turmeric is Goldsmith (CSP-960) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goldsmith swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Turmeric
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Turmeric. The nearest is Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gothic Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Turmeric
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Turmeric is Ambered Maize (218-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ambered Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turmeric
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Turmeric is Aubusson Gold (HGSW 1201) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aubusson Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Turmeric
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Turmeric. The nearest is Trading Post (DE5377) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trading Post swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Turmeric
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Turmeric. The nearest is Yellow Warning (0928) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Warning swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Turmeric
Kompozit has no exact twin of Turmeric. The nearest is Yellow Warning (0928) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Warning swatch →