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Turmeric

#D5CF5D

Turmeric is a warm light color with the hex code #D5CF5D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 213, 207, 93 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 56%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Turmeric color values

HEX
#D5CF5D
RGB
213, 207, 93
HSL
57°, 59%, 60%
CMYK
0, 3, 56, 16

About this color

Turmeric sits at 57° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Turmeric is rendered as rgb(213, 207, 93), where the red channel dominates at 213, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Turmeric translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 3M 56Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (56%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Turmeric

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D5CF5D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 213, 207, 93;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D5CF5D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 56%
K: 16%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(213, 207, 93)
rgba(213, 207, 93, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D5CF5D?
#D5CF5D is Turmeric, a warm light color with RGB values of 213, 207, 93. It has a hue of 57°, 59% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D5CF5D?
The RGB color code for #D5CF5D is rgb(213, 207, 93). This means it contains 213 red, 207 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Turmeric a warm or cool color?
Turmeric (#D5CF5D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D5CF5D in CSS?
You can use #D5CF5D in CSS with: background-color: #D5CF5D; or color: #D5CF5D; or as an RGB value: rgb(213, 207, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 56%, 16%.