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Stream Stone

#BAA096

RGB 186, 160, 150 · HSL 17°, 21%, 66% · CMYK 0, 14, 19, 27

Stream Stone is #BAA096 in HEX — rgb(186, 160, 150), hsl(17°, 21%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 19%, 27%).

Stream Stone pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 21%, 66%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BAA096

RGB186, 160, 150

HSL17°, 21%, 66%

HSV17°, 19%, 73%

CMYK0, 14, 19, 27

Decimal12230806

CSS RGBrgb(186, 160, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 21%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Stream Stone K-1108

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Natchez 133

ΔE 0.5 · #BA9F95

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 2110-40

ΔE 1.3 · #B69E95

Sherwin-Williams

Emerging Taupe SW6045

ΔE 1.3 · #B8A196

Dulux

Net Worker S09D3

ΔE 1.8 · #B59F94

Dunn-Edwards

Frontier Land DE6074

ΔE 2.1 · #BCA59A

Valspar

Mauve Blush 1006-10A

ΔE 2.1 · #B89B91

PPG

Wright Stone Grey FLLW858

ΔE 2.5 · #BDA496

Behr

Postmodern Mauve PPU5-15

ΔE 2.7 · #B39C8F

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 2.8 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.4 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 3.8 · #B49D8D

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 5.1 · #B8A7A2

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 9.4 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 11.8 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#BAA096

#96B0BB

Analogous

#BB969E

#BAA096

#BBB396

Triadic

#BAA096

#96BBA0

#A096BB

Split-Complementary

#BAA096

#96BBB3

#969EBB

Tetradic

#BAA096

#9EBB96

#96B0BB

#B396BB

Monochromatic

#6F5349

#9C7768

#BAA096

#D9CAC4

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#BAA096

#B0BB96

#96B0BB

#A096BB

Compound

#BAA096

#BBB396

#96B0BB

#969EBB

Variations

Lighter

#C8B3AB

#D4C7C2

#E5DFDC

Darker

#A17B6C

#725347

#433029

Saturation

#AEA6A3

#BBA096

#DD9274

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAA096

#ADA996

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAA096

#A5A597

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAA096

#BA9FA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Stream Stone reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CBA58C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAA096

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8AAB0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#739BAB

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #BAA096;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAA096;

CSS Variable

--color-stream-stone: #BAA096;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stream-stone': '#BAA096' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAA096] text-[#BAA096]

SCSS

$stream-stone: #BAA096;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAA096?

#BAA096 is Stream Stone, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BAA096 warm or cool?

Stream Stone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Stream Stone?

Stream Stone works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Stream Stone?

Stream Stone pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Stream Stone?

You can download Stream Stone 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 Stream Stone?

The hex code is #BAA096. In RGB it's 186, 160, 150, and in HSL it's 17°, 21%, 66%.

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