Hex #DCD5CB · LRV 67 · warm beige
Curcuma 30 takes its name from curcuma — the botanical name for turmeric — and the connection is apt. This warm greige carries the faintest echo of turmeric's golden warmth, filtered through gray to create a sophisticated neutral that reads as warm parchment or aged sandstone. At LRV 67, it has enough depth to feel like a deliberate color choice while remaining light enough for full-room application in any sized space. Caparol's naming convention (color name + lightness level) is characteristically German — precise and descriptive. The '30' indicates a light tint of the full Curcuma hue, and the result is a warm neutral that European designers favor for its earthy, grounded quality without the heaviness of darker greiges.
Curcuma 30's undertone is warm beige-gold with a gray softener — the combination reads as warm greige with a hint of spice. Under warm incandescent light, the golden-beige warmth emerges and the color reads as a rich, parchment-like neutral — warm and inviting. Under cool north-facing daylight, the gray component steps forward and it reads as a balanced warm greige — still warm but more restrained. In neutral ambient light, it settles into its most characteristic form: a sophisticated warm neutral with just enough character to feel intentional. At 20% saturation, the warmth is noticeable but controlled — it reads as warm-neutral rather than cream or yellow.
Curcuma 30performs differently across rooms. Here’s how it reads in the spaces where it’s most often specified.
Curcuma 30 in a living room creates a warm, grounded backdrop that feels both contemporary and timeless. The warm greige pairs naturally with European design sensibilities — clean furniture, natural materials, and considered accessories. It works in both modern and traditional settings, providing warmth without competing with furnishings.
More living roompaint colors →In bedrooms, Curcuma 30 delivers a warm, soothing envelope that promotes rest. Its LRV of 67 provides enough depth to feel cocooning while keeping the room bright. Pair with cream bedding, warm wood, and soft textiles. The parchment quality makes it particularly suited to bedrooms with lots of natural texture.
More bedroompaint colors →Curcuma 30 on kitchen walls adds an earthy warmth behind lighter cabinetry. The warm greige complements both warm wood and cool marble countertops. It's a natural choice for kitchens that aim for a warm, European aesthetic — think Italian or Provençal-inspired spaces. Pairs beautifully with terracotta tile and brass hardware.
More kitchenpaint colors →In bathrooms, Curcuma 30 adds warmth and character that elevate the space beyond functional. It pairs well with natural stone, warm wood vanities, and brass or bronze fixtures. The warm greige tone creates a spa-like atmosphere. Use in satin finish for moisture resistance.
More bathroompaint colors →Curcuma 30 in a dining room creates a warm, intimate atmosphere that flatters evening meals. The warm greige tone enhances candlelight and makes tableware and food look their best. Pair with warm wood, linen, and mixed metallics for a layered, European-style dining space.
More dining roompaint colors →These are the finishes, neighboring colors, and natural materials that reliably pair with Curcuma 30 in the most common interior applications.
Curcuma 30 sits in the warm greige family with a distinctive spiced character. Compared to Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029, LRV 60), Curcuma 30 is lighter and warmer — Agreeable Gray has more gray while Curcuma 30 has more warmth. Against Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172, LRV 55), Curcuma 30 is significantly lighter and cleaner — Revere Pewter's green-mud undertone is absent here. Caparol's own Cremeweiss (LRV 77) is lighter and less gray — where Cremeweiss is a cream, Curcuma 30 adds a gray dimension that makes it a true greige. Among European neutrals, Curcuma 30 compares to Farrow & Ball's Jitney (No.293) in spirit — both are warm, earthy greiges — though Curcuma 30 is lighter and less complex.
Curcuma 30's spiced warmth comes alive when paired with natural materials that share its earthy character — terracotta, raw linen, unfinished wood, and natural stone. Build the room around a material palette rather than a color palette, and let Curcuma 30 serve as the warm canvas that ties the natural elements together. The less processed the materials feel, the more at home the color will be.
The moods Curcuma 30 most often produces, and the interior design styles it fits most naturally.
Curcuma 30 is the European approach to warm neutral — precise, honest, and named with the directness of German design culture. It takes the universal appeal of warm greige and adds a distinctive spiced warmth that elevates it beyond generic. For homeowners across Europe and the Middle East who trust Caparol's color precision, Curcuma 30 delivers a warm, earthy neutral that works as hard as any greige while carrying a distinctive character that generic neutrals lack.