Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Kurkuma |
| SKU | AF-350 |
| Hex | #B99257 |
| RGB | 185, 146, 87 |
| HSL | 36°, 41%, 53% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Kurkuma
Kurkuma sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Kurkuma 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
15 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Kurkuma within Benjamin Moore'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 #B99257 in HSL space. Pair Kurkuma 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.
Benjamin Moore Kurkuma Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kurkuma 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 Benjamin Moore AF-350 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kurkuma
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kurkuma is Bosc Pear (SW 6390) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bosc Pear swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kurkuma
Behr's nearest match is Radiance (MQ4-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kurkuma without repainting risk. See the full Radiance swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kurkuma
Valspar's nearest match is Edgy Green (P090), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.8 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kurkuma without repainting risk. See the full Edgy Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kurkuma
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tan Your Hide (1091-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kurkuma without repainting risk. See the full Tan Your Hide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kurkuma
Glidden's nearest match is Down to Earth (PPG1091-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kurkuma without repainting risk. See the full Down to Earth swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kurkuma
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kurkuma is Tamed Lyon (215-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tamed Lyon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kurkuma
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kurkuma is Bosc Pear (HGSW 2162) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bosc Pear swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kurkuma
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Maple Syrup (DE5362), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kurkuma without repainting risk. See the full Maple Syrup swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kurkuma
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Kurkuma. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kurkuma
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bugle Boy (0899), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kurkuma without repainting risk. See the full Bugle Boy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kurkuma
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Kurkuma is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kurkuma
Rodda has no exact twin of Kurkuma. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kurkuma
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Kurkuma. The nearest is Frida (C2-602) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frida swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kurkuma
Clare has no exact twin of Kurkuma. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kurkuma
At Kompozit, the closest color to Kurkuma is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →