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Balsam of Peru

#120D07

RGB 18, 13, 7 · HSL 33°, 44%, 5% · CMYK 0, 28, 61, 93

Balsam of Peru is #120D07 in HEX — rgb(18, 13, 7), hsl(33°, 44%, 5%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 61%, 93%).

Balsam of Peru pulls into the deep end of the blacks spectrum — HSL 33°, 44%, 5%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on doors, frames, hardware, accent walls — for definition and gravitas. Reads best alongside warm white walls, oak, brass, leather.

Color Codes

HEX#120D07

RGB18, 13, 7

HSL33°, 44%, 5%

HSV33°, 61%, 7%

CMYK0, 28, 61, 93

Decimal1182983

CSS RGBrgb(18, 13, 7)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 44%, 5%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Jet Black 9005

ΔE 3.3 · #0A0A0A

Dulux

Te Kuiti NZ10H1

ΔE 10.1 · #242322

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 10.1 · #242322

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 11.9 · #262627

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 14.1 · #2A2B2C

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 15.9 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 15.9 · #392A27

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 15.9 · #252F2D

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 16 · #2F2F30

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 16.2 · #312F24

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 16.6 · #273031

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 19.5 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 20.3 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 20.8 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 23.5 · #414040

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 23.6 · #493C3F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

0/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#120D07

#070C12

Analogous

#120807

#120D07

#121207

Triadic

#120D07

#07120D

#0D0712

Split-Complementary

#120D07

#071212

#080712

Tetradic

#120D07

#071208

#070C12

#120712

Monochromatic

#120D07

#49351D

#815D32

Rectangle

#120D07

#0C1207

#070C12

#0D0712

Compound

#120D07

#121207

#070C12

#080712

Variations

Lighter

#584022

#977245

#C4AD90

Darker

#0F0B05

#0A0704

#060402

Saturation

#0E0D0B

#120D07

#160E04

Interior Use

Best Rooms

libraries, home offices, dramatic accents

Best Uses

doors, frames, hardware, accent walls

Pairs With

warm white walls, oak, brass, leather

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

19.33:1

AAA

vs Black

1.09:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#120D07

#100E07

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#120D07

#0E0E08

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#120D07

#120C0D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Dramatic · Grounding

Balsam of Peru reads as punctuation — it defines edges, draws a line under a room, and makes surrounding colors look more saturated. Use it sparingly on doors, frames, hardware, and the occasional accent wall.

SymbolismPower, sophistication, depth

PersonalityConfident, anchoring, definitive

dramaframedoortrimaccentdefinition

How it looks under different light

#4D3620

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#120D07

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#3A3B45

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1D2C3F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #120D07;

CSS — background

background-color: #120D07;

CSS Variable

--color-balsam-of-peru: #120D07;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balsam-of-peru': '#120D07' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#120D07] text-[#120D07]

SCSS

$balsam-of-peru: #120D07;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #120D07?

#120D07 is Balsam of Peru, a near-black black with a warm undertone.

Is #120D07 warm or cool?

Balsam of Peru reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Balsam of Peru?

Balsam of Peru works well in libraries, home offices, dramatic accents. Designers typically use it for doors, frames, hardware, accent walls.

What colors pair well with Balsam of Peru?

Balsam of Peru pairs naturally with warm white walls, oak, brass, leather. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Balsam of Peru?

You can download Balsam of Peru on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Balsam of Peru?

The hex code is #120D07. In RGB it's 18, 13, 7, and in HSL it's 33°, 44%, 5%.

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