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<\/span> KERALA PIRAVI SPECIAL<\/span>

On 1 November, Kerala celebrates its formation day, Kerala Piravi. It is a good moment to look at the colours that make a home feel unmistakably Malayali: kasavu white and gold, laterite, temple red, banana-leaf green and backwater blue. Here are 12 Turbolux shades inspired by them.<\/p>

October 2026<\/span>•<\/span>7 min read<\/span>•<\/span>By The Turbolux Team<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Short answer:<\/strong> Traditional Kerala home colours come from the land and its culture: the off-white and gold of the kasavu saree, the orange-red of laterite stone, the deep red of temple walls and kumkum, the green of banana leaves and paddy fields, and the blue of the backwaters. For a modern home, use kasavu-inspired whites such as Sheet Chalk or Sambhar Frost on most walls, add gold such as Champa Mid or laterite such as Konark Mid as accents, and bring in temple red, leaf green or backwater blue on doors, pillars or one feature wall.<\/p><\/div>\n

In this guide<\/div>
What colours define a traditional Kerala home?<\/a>What are the 12 Kerala-inspired shades?<\/a>How do you use Kerala colours in a modern home?<\/a>Which Kerala colours suit exteriors?<\/a>How do you celebrate Kerala Piravi at home?<\/a>Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

What colours define a traditional Kerala home?<\/h2>\n
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Inspiration<\/th>Colour family<\/th>Where it appears<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Kasavu saree and mundu<\/td>Off-white with gold<\/td>Festive clothing, Onam, weddings<\/td><\/tr>\n
Laterite stone<\/td>Orange-red, brick<\/td>Walls, compound walls, plinths<\/td><\/tr>\n
Temple walls and kumkum<\/td>Deep red, maroon<\/td>Temples, pooja rooms, doors<\/td><\/tr>\n
Banana leaf and paddy<\/td>Fresh and deep greens<\/td>Sadya, fields, gardens<\/td><\/tr>\n
Backwaters and monsoon sky<\/td>Blue, teal<\/td>Kuttanad, Alappuzha, coast<\/td><\/tr>\n
Teak and rosewood<\/td>Warm brown<\/td>Doors, ceilings, furniture<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n

What are the 12 Kerala-inspired shades?<\/h2>\n
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Shade<\/th>Code · Hex<\/th>LRV<\/th>Character<\/th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
<\/span>Sheet Chalk<\/a><\/td>TLX-0115 · #F7F7F8<\/td>93<\/td>Kasavu white<\/td>Main walls, ceilings<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Sambhar Frost<\/a><\/td>TLX-0044 · #F2F3F2<\/td>89<\/td>Soft mundu white<\/td>Living rooms, exteriors<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Champa Mid<\/a><\/td>TLX-0166 · #E2BD50<\/td>53<\/td>Kasavu gold<\/td>Accent walls, borders<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Grishma Night<\/a><\/td>TLX-0234 · #C4B008<\/td>43<\/td>Brass and nilavilakku gold<\/td>Pooja rooms, niches<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Konark Mid<\/a><\/td>TLX-0286 · #E18247<\/td>32<\/td>Laterite orange<\/td>Feature wall, exterior bands<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Malwa Night<\/a><\/td>TLX-0318 · #B65A0A<\/td>17<\/td>Teak copper<\/td>Door frames, trims<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Ziro Mid<\/a><\/td>TLX-0466 · #D54E3B<\/td>20<\/td>Temple red<\/td>Front door, pillars<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Singhbhum Night<\/a><\/td>TLX-0438 · #8B0F0E<\/td>6<\/td>Deep maroon<\/td>Pooja room accent, dining wall<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Lepakshi Mid<\/a><\/td>TLX-0916 · #4CC351<\/td>41<\/td>Banana leaf green<\/td>Kids’ rooms, accents<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Kumarakom Deep<\/a><\/td>TLX-0953 · #2CA754<\/td>29<\/td>Paddy green<\/td>Verandahs, feature walls<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Sahyadri Night<\/a><\/td>TLX-0978 · #1A7D4C<\/td>15<\/td>Deep forest green<\/td>Exterior accents, gates<\/td><\/tr>\n
<\/span>Nilambur Deep<\/a><\/td>TLX-0665 · #2065B3<\/td>13<\/td>Backwater blue<\/td>Statement wall, doors<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n
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You do not need to use all of these together. Most beautiful Kerala homes rely on just two or three: a bright white, one earthy or golden accent, and natural wood. The other colours can come from the garden, brass lamps, textiles and the roof tiles.<\/p>\n\n

How do you use Kerala colours in a modern home?<\/h2>\n