BLUES

IKEA128

#4A72B0

RGB 74, 114, 176 · HSL 216°, 41%, 49% · CMYK 58, 35, 0, 31

IKEA128 is #4A72B0 in HEX — rgb(74, 114, 176), hsl(216°, 41%, 49%), cmyk(58%, 35%, 0%, 31%).

IKEA128 pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 216°, 41%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#4A72B0

RGB74, 114, 176

HSL216°, 41%, 49%

HSV216°, 58%, 69%

CMYK58, 35, 0, 31

Decimal4879024

CSS RGBrgb(74, 114, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(216, 41%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA128 128

Exact match

PPG

Cenote 17-02

ΔE 1.7 · #5072B1

Behr

New Age Blue PPU15-5

ΔE 2.2 · #486EAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Capri Isle 605

ΔE 2.4 · #4F72B3

Dulux

Prefect S41H6

ΔE 3.2 · #5775B0

Vista Paint

Parkwater C-611

ΔE 3.5 · #4B79BB

Valspar

Vivid Blue 4006-10C

ΔE 3.8 · #3E6AA5

Benjamin Moore

Waterdrop CC-902

ΔE 4.9 · #5D7AB4

Kilz

Azurite RC110-01

ΔE 5.3 · #4E71A6

Dunn-Edwards

Bodega Bay DE5893

ΔE 6.2 · #5E81C1

RAL

Sky Blue 5015

ΔE 6.6 · #2271B3

Sherwin-Williams

Gentian SW6817

ΔE 9 · #6572A5

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 11.5 · #2D61AD

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 15.2 · #776BAB

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.9 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 19 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A72B0

#B0874A

Analogous

#4AA6B0

#4A72B0

#544AB0

Triadic

#4A72B0

#B04A73

#73B04A

Split-Complementary

#4A72B0

#B0544A

#A6B04A

Tetradic

#4A72B0

#B04AA6

#B0874A

#4AB054

Monochromatic

#1D2C44

#33507A

#4A72B0

#7E9CC9

#B3C5DF

Rectangle

#4A72B0

#874AB0

#B0874A

#73B04A

Compound

#4A72B0

#544AB0

#B0874A

#A6B04A

Variations

Lighter

#6C8EC2

#96ACCC

#C4CFDF

Darker

#395B8F

#263F64

#15243B

Saturation

#6E7A8C

#4A73B0

#256BD5

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.86:1

vs Black

4.33:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4A72B0

#536FB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A72B0

#6C6CAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A72B0

#3F7E75

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

IKEA128 lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#77829F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#4A72B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#6487C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8F7245

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: #4A72B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A72B0;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea128: #4A72B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea128': '#4A72B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A72B0] text-[#4A72B0]

SCSS

$ikea128: #4A72B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A72B0?

#4A72B0 is IKEA128, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #4A72B0 warm or cool?

IKEA128 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA128?

IKEA128 works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with IKEA128?

IKEA128 pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA128?

You can download IKEA128 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 IKEA128?

The hex code is #4A72B0. In RGB it's 74, 114, 176, and in HSL it's 216°, 41%, 49%.

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