ColorplanBenjamin Moore Turkish Bay Leaf (CSP-885) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Churlish Green (No.251). For trim, try Vapor (AF-35).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 51.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9BF80 |
| RGB | 201, 191, 128 |
| HSL | 52°, 40%, 65% |
About Turkish Bay Leaf
Turkish Bay Leaf (CSP-885) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 51, Turkish Bay Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Turkish Bay Leaf's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Dill Pickle (2147-40), it's warmer.
How Turkish Bay Leaf changes with the light
Turkish Bay Leaf has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Turkish Bay Leaf's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Turkish Bay Leaf will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Turkish Bay Leaf can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Turkish Bay Leaf will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Turkish Bay Leaf in real homes
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Turkish Bay Leaf equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.3
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Turkish Bay Leaf questions
What undertone does Turkish Bay Leaf have?
Turkish Bay Leaf has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Turkish Bay Leaf's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Turkish Bay Leaf a light or dark color?
Turkish Bay Leaf has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Turkish Bay Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Turkish Bay Leaf in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 9.3); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Turkish Bay Leaf?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Turkish Bay Leaf's undertone.
Where does Turkish Bay Leaf work best?
Turkish Bay Leaf works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Turkish Bay Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
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