NEUTRALS

IKEA188

#646462

RGB 100, 100, 98 · HSL 60°, 1%, 39% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 61

IKEA188 is #646462 in HEX — rgb(100, 100, 98), hsl(60°, 1%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 61%).

IKEA188 pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 1%, 39%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#646462

RGB100, 100, 98

HSL60°, 1%, 39%

HSV60°, 2%, 39%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 61

Decimal6579298

CSS RGBrgb(100, 100, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 1%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA188 188

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

City CSP-60

ΔE 1.1 · #636564

Sherwin-Williams

Grizzle Gray SW7068

ΔE 1.1 · #636562

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Smudge DE6370

ΔE 1.6 · #60605E

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 1.7 · #626664

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 1.8 · #63615D

Vista Paint

Gropius Gray C-1462

ΔE 1.8 · #63615D

Valspar

Sable Evening 5006-2C

ΔE 2 · #636560

Dulux

Teahouse SN4G6

ΔE 2.2 · #666966

Kilz

Graphic Gray RM180

ΔE 2.3 · #6B6866

Behr

Cordite HDC-MD-28

ΔE 2.7 · #606666

PPG

Knight's Armor 1001-6

ΔE 3.2 · #5C5D5D

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 4.8 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.5 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.2 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.3 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#646462

#626264

Analogous

#646362

#646462

#636462

Triadic

#646462

#626464

#646264

Split-Complementary

#646462

#626364

#636264

Tetradic

#646462

#626463

#626264

#646263

Monochromatic

#171717

#3E3E3D

#646462

#8B8B89

#B1B1AF

Rectangle

#646462

#626462

#626264

#646264

Compound

#646462

#636462

#626264

#636264

Variations

Lighter

#848481

#A2A2A1

#C9C9C8

Darker

#50504F

#373736

#20201F

Saturation

#646463

#646462

#969631

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.93:1

vs Black

3.54:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#646462

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#646462

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#646462

#646464

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA188 gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#8A7865

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#646462

Daylight 5500K

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

#787D89

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#3F3F6A

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: #646462;

CSS — background

background-color: #646462;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea188: #646462;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea188': '#646462' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#646462] text-[#646462]

SCSS

$ikea188: #646462;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #646462?

#646462 is IKEA188, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #646462 warm or cool?

IKEA188 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA188?

IKEA188 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with IKEA188?

IKEA188 pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA188?

You can download IKEA188 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 IKEA188?

The hex code is #646462. In RGB it's 100, 100, 98, and in HSL it's 60°, 1%, 39%.

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