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Crushed Stone

#BCAA9F

RGB 188, 170, 159 · HSL 23°, 18%, 68% · CMYK 0, 10, 15, 26

Crushed Stone is #BCAA9F in HEX — rgb(188, 170, 159), hsl(23°, 18%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 26%).

Crushed Stone pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 18%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BCAA9F

RGB188, 170, 159

HSL23°, 18%, 68%

HSV23°, 15%, 74%

CMYK0, 10, 15, 26

Decimal12364447

CSS RGBrgb(188, 170, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 18%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Chelsea Mauve SW0002

ΔE 1.3 · #BEAC9F

Dulux

Blind Date S11B3

ΔE 1.3 · #BBACA1

PPG

Thumper 1075-4

ΔE 1.7 · #BDADA4

Benjamin Moore

Driftscape 2106-50

ΔE 1.9 · #C2ADA3

Behr

Adobe Straw 760B-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C2ADA1

Valspar

Glamorous Taupe 2003-10A

ΔE 1.9 · #BEA89F

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 2.1 · #C2AFA5

Kilz

Coffee House LL240

ΔE 2.2 · #B5A79B

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 3.1 · #B7A299

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 3.2 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 3.9 · #C4B2A2

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 4.8 · #B7AE9D

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 7.1 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 9.8 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#BCAA9F

#9FB1BC

Analogous

#BC9FA2

#BCAA9F

#BCB99F

Triadic

#BCAA9F

#9FBCAA

#AA9FBC

Split-Complementary

#BCAA9F

#9FBCB9

#9FA2BC

Tetradic

#BCAA9F

#A2BC9F

#9FB1BC

#B99FBC

Monochromatic

#725D4F

#9D8272

#BCAA9F

#DBD2CC

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#BCAA9F

#B1BC9F

#9FB1BC

#AA9FBC

Compound

#BCAA9F

#BCB99F

#9FB1BC

#9FA2BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9BBB2

#D6CCC7

#E6E2DF

Darker

#A18675

#725B4C

#43352C

Saturation

#B2ACA9

#BCAA9F

#DEA27D

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCAA9F

#B4AF9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCAA9F

#ADADA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCAA9F

#BCA9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Crushed 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

#CCAC92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCAA9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB1B7

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#789AAE

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: #BCAA9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCAA9F;

CSS Variable

--color-crushed-stone: #BCAA9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crushed-stone': '#BCAA9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCAA9F] text-[#BCAA9F]

SCSS

$crushed-stone: #BCAA9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCAA9F?

#BCAA9F is Crushed Stone, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BCAA9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crushed Stone?

Crushed 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 Crushed Stone?

Crushed 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 Crushed Stone?

You can download Crushed 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 Crushed Stone?

The hex code is #BCAA9F. In RGB it's 188, 170, 159, and in HSL it's 23°, 18%, 68%.

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