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Balsa Stone

#CBBB92

RGB 203, 187, 146 · HSL 43°, 35%, 68% · CMYK 0, 8, 28, 20

Balsa Stone is #CBBB92 in HEX — rgb(203, 187, 146), hsl(43°, 35%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 20%).

Balsa Stone pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 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#CBBB92

RGB203, 187, 146

HSL43°, 35%, 68%

HSV43°, 28%, 80%

CMYK0, 8, 28, 20

Decimal13351826

CSS RGBrgb(203, 187, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 35%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Splendor AF-385

ΔE 1.3 · #CEBE96

Vista Paint

Palmetto Bluff C-308

ΔE 1.3 · #CDBA92

Dulux

Balsa Stone S15D3

ΔE 1.4 · #CBB992

PPG

Subtle Suede 1099-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D0BD94

Behr

Curious Collection N290-4

ΔE 2.4 · #D2C199

Hallman-Lindsay

Palmetto Bluff 309

ΔE 2.5 · #CEB993

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 2.6 · #CDC196

Sherwin-Williams

Ecru SW6135

ΔE 2.8 · #D0BA94

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 3 · #D0C092

Valspar

Dry Leaf 3008-8A

ΔE 3.3 · #CEC193

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 3.6 · #C1B98F

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4.1 · #D6C39E

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe DEC726

ΔE 4.4 · #D1B791

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.3 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 5.6 · #CFC7A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.9 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#CBBB92

#91A1CA

Analogous

#CA9D91

#CBBB92

#BECA91

Triadic

#CBBB92

#91CABA

#BA91CA

Split-Complementary

#CBBB92

#91BECA

#9D91CA

Tetradic

#CBBB92

#91CA9D

#91A1CA

#CA91BE

Monochromatic

#83703F

#B1995D

#CBBB92

#E3DAC4

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#CBBB92

#A1CA91

#91A1CA

#BA91CA

Compound

#CBBB92

#BECA91

#91A1CA

#9D91CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5C8A7

#DDD4BF

#E9E5DB

Darker

#B59D60

#846F3B

#4E4121

Saturation

#B6B1A5

#CABA91

#E4C576

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBBB92

#C7BE93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBBB92

#BEBE98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBBB92

#CDB6BA

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

#D8B989

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBBB92

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5BEAD

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.

#7386B3

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: #CBBB92;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBBB92;

CSS Variable

--color-balsa-stone: #CBBB92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balsa-stone': '#CBBB92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBBB92] text-[#CBBB92]

SCSS

$balsa-stone: #CBBB92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBBB92?

#CBBB92 is Balsa Stone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBBB92 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 #CBBB92. In RGB it's 203, 187, 146, and in HSL it's 43°, 35%, 68%.

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