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Balsam Pear

#B18F38

RGB 177, 143, 56 · HSL 43°, 52%, 46% · CMYK 0, 19, 68, 31

Balsam Pear is #B18F38 in HEX — rgb(177, 143, 56), hsl(43°, 52%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 68%, 31%).

Balsam Pear pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 52%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B18F38

RGB177, 143, 56

HSL43°, 52%, 46%

HSV43°, 68%, 69%

CMYK0, 19, 68, 31

Decimal11636536

CSS RGBrgb(177, 143, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 52%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Balsam Pear S16F9

Exact match

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 3.6 · #AF8A3A

Behr

Townhouse Tan 330D-6

ΔE 3.7 · #BD963F

Dunn-Edwards

Sullen Gold DE5454

ΔE 4.2 · #A58B34

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 5.5 · #B79749

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 5.8 · #A28B36

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2152-20

ΔE 6 · #B99146

Vista Paint

End of the Rainbow K-1205

ΔE 6.6 · #BF9334

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 7.7 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 7.9 · #C7A44B

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 8.5 · #BC934D

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 11 · #AEA04B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.5 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 13.7 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.7 · #D69C54

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B18F38

#385BB2

Analogous

#B25338

#B18F38

#98B238

Triadic

#B18F38

#38B290

#9038B2

Split-Complementary

#B18F38

#3898B2

#5338B2

Tetradic

#B18F38

#38B253

#385BB2

#B23898

Monochromatic

#3E3214

#786126

#B18F38

#CFB268

#E2D0A2

Rectangle

#B18F38

#5BB238

#385BB2

#9038B2

Compound

#B18F38

#98B238

#385BB2

#5338B2

Variations

Lighter

#CAAA58

#D1BC88

#E0D6BD

Darker

#91742B

#65511C

#3C2F0F

Saturation

#887D63

#B29038

#CE9C1C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.86:1

Deuteranopia

#B18F38

#A69738

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B18F38

#95954B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B18F38

#B3878E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Balsam Pear brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C49845

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B18F38

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19D69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#385190

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #B18F38;

CSS — background

background-color: #B18F38;

CSS Variable

--color-balsam-pear: #B18F38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balsam-pear': '#B18F38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B18F38] text-[#B18F38]

SCSS

$balsam-pear: #B18F38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B18F38?

#B18F38 is Balsam Pear, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B18F38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balsam Pear?

Balsam Pear works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Balsam Pear?

Balsam Pear pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Balsam Pear?

You can download Balsam Pear 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 Pear?

The hex code is #B18F38. In RGB it's 177, 143, 56, and in HSL it's 43°, 52%, 46%.

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