GREYS

IKEA156

#676973

RGB 103, 105, 115 · HSL 230°, 6%, 43% · CMYK 10, 9, 0, 55

IKEA156 is #676973 in HEX — rgb(103, 105, 115), hsl(230°, 6%, 43%), cmyk(10%, 9%, 0%, 55%).

IKEA156 pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 230°, 6%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#676973

RGB103, 105, 115

HSL230°, 6%, 43%

HSV230°, 10%, 45%

CMYK10, 9, 0, 55

Decimal6777203

CSS RGBrgb(103, 105, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(230, 6%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA156 156

Exact match

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dream C-520

ΔE 1.2 · #696C76

Dulux

Ito SG6F5

ΔE 1.3 · #666870

PPG

Alley Cat 1043-6

ΔE 1.3 · #656874

Hallman-Lindsay

Dolphin Dream 521

ΔE 2.5 · #6B6F78

Sherwin-Williams

Gibraltar SW6257

ΔE 2.8 · #626970

Dunn-Edwards

Draw Your Sword DE6348

ΔE 3.4 · #6C7179

Benjamin Moore

Ocean 1630

ΔE 3.4 · #60676D

Behr

Enigmatic BNC-30

ΔE 3.9 · #6D6F7E

Valspar

Crucible 4006-2B

ΔE 4 · #6B7177

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 4.2 · #5F676C

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 7.5 · #626664

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 8.5 · #7F7679

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 9.7 · #575757

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.8 · #485761

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#676973

#747267

Analogous

#677074

#676973

#6B6774

Triadic

#676973

#746769

#697467

Split-Complementary

#676973

#746B67

#707467

Tetradic

#676973

#746770

#747267

#67746B

Monochromatic

#1F2023

#43454C

#676973

#8D909A

#B6B7BE

Rectangle

#676973

#726774

#747267

#697467

Compound

#676973

#6B6774

#747267

#707467

Variations

Lighter

#848692

#A3A5AC

#CACBCE

Darker

#52545D

#383A40

#212126

Saturation

#6C6C70

#676974

#3447A8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.46:1

vs Black

3.84:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#676973

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#676973

#696972

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#676973

#666B6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA156 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

#8D7B71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#676973

Daylight 5500K

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

#7A8096

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#756D46

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: #676973;

CSS — background

background-color: #676973;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea156: #676973;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea156': '#676973' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#676973] text-[#676973]

SCSS

$ikea156: #676973;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #676973?

#676973 is IKEA156, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #676973 warm or cool?

IKEA156 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA156?

IKEA156 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA156?

IKEA156 pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA156?

You can download IKEA156 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 IKEA156?

The hex code is #676973. In RGB it's 103, 105, 115, and in HSL it's 230°, 6%, 43%.

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