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Balsa Stone

#CBB992

RGB 203, 185, 146 · HSL 41°, 35%, 68% · CMYK 0, 9, 28, 20

Balsa Stone is #CBB992 in HEX — rgb(203, 185, 146), hsl(41°, 35%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 28%, 20%).

Balsa Stone pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 35%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CBB992

RGB203, 185, 146

HSL41°, 35%, 68%

HSV41°, 28%, 80%

CMYK0, 9, 28, 20

Decimal13351314

CSS RGBrgb(203, 185, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 35%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Balsa Stone S15D3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Palmetto Bluff C-308

ΔE 0.8 · #CDBA92

Hallman-Lindsay

Palmetto Bluff 309

ΔE 1.3 · #CEB993

Benjamin Moore

Candle CSP-1015

ΔE 1.6 · #CEBD97

Sherwin-Williams

Ecru SW6135

ΔE 1.8 · #D0BA94

PPG

Subtle Suede 1099-4

ΔE 1.8 · #D0BD94

Behr

Hayloft MQ2-22

ΔE 2.7 · #CBB795

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 3.3 · #D1B791

Valspar

Prairie Dance 3006-10A

ΔE 3.4 · #CBB695

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 3.9 · #CDC196

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4 · #D6C39E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.2 · #D0C092

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 4.4 · #C1B98F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.8 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.2 · #C6B294

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.7 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#CBB992

#91A3CA

Analogous

#CA9B91

#CBB992

#BFCA91

Triadic

#CBB992

#91CAB8

#B891CA

Split-Complementary

#CBB992

#91BFCA

#9B91CA

Tetradic

#CBB992

#91CA9B

#91A3CA

#CA91BF

Monochromatic

#836D3F

#B1975D

#CBB992

#E3D9C4

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#CBB992

#A3CA91

#91A3CA

#B891CA

Compound

#CBB992

#BFCA91

#91A3CA

#9B91CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5C6A7

#DDD3BF

#E9E5DB

Darker

#B59A60

#846D3B

#4E4021

Saturation

#B6B1A5

#CAB891

#E4C276

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBB992

#C6BC93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBB992

#BCBC98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBB992

#CDB4B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Balsa Stone 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

#D8B789

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBB992

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5BCAD

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.

#7388B3

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: #CBB992;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBB992;

CSS Variable

--color-balsa-stone: #CBB992;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balsa-stone': '#CBB992' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBB992] text-[#CBB992]

SCSS

$balsa-stone: #CBB992;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBB992?

#CBB992 is Balsa Stone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBB992 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balsa Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Balsa Stone?

Balsa Stone 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 Balsa Stone?

You can download Balsa 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 Balsa Stone?

The hex code is #CBB992. In RGB it's 203, 185, 146, and in HSL it's 41°, 35%, 68%.

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