Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Turmeric |
| SKU | 2160-20 |
| Hex | #BA8744 |
| RGB | 186, 135, 68 |
| HSL | 34°, 46%, 50% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Turmeric
Turmeric sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Turmeric 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 #BA8744 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.
Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore 2160-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turmeric
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Monarch Gold (SW 2920), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turmeric without repainting risk. See the full Monarch Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Turmeric
At Behr, the closest color to Turmeric is Rice Curry (MQ4-9) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rice Curry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Turmeric
At Valspar, the closest color to Turmeric is Sweet and Sour (8002-18F) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet and Sour swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Turmeric
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Turmeric is Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Turmeric
At Glidden, the closest color to Turmeric is Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Turmeric
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Turmeric is Bourbon Street (318-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bourbon Street swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turmeric
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Turmeric is French Mustard (HGSW 2141) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Mustard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Turmeric
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Golden Slumber (DE5335), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turmeric without repainting risk. See the full Golden Slumber swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Turmeric
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Millionaire (0907), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turmeric without repainting risk. See the full Millionaire swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Turmeric
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Turmeric is Farmhouse Ochre (H0027) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farmhouse Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Turmeric
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Turmeric. The nearest is Frida (C2-602) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frida swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Turmeric
Kompozit's nearest match is Millionaire (0907), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Turmeric without repainting risk. See the full Millionaire swatch →