NEUTRALS

IKEA178

#69645D

RGB 105, 100, 93 · HSL 35°, 6%, 39% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 59

IKEA178 is #69645D in HEX — rgb(105, 100, 93), hsl(35°, 6%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 59%).

IKEA178 pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 35°, 6%, 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#69645D

RGB105, 100, 93

HSL35°, 6%, 39%

HSV35°, 11%, 41%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 59

Decimal6906973

CSS RGBrgb(105, 100, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 6%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA178 178

Exact match

Kilz

Underground RM170

ΔE 0.8 · #69655F

Benjamin Moore

Coachman's CSP-90

ΔE 1.1 · #6B645E

Dulux

Hammer Grey SG6H6

ΔE 1.3 · #696560

Sherwin-Williams

Porpoise SW7047

ΔE 1.5 · #6B645B

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 2.3 · #6C6960

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 2.6 · #63615D

Behr

Derby N180-6

ΔE 2.6 · #6E645B

Valspar

Falcon's Plume 6002-2C

ΔE 2.6 · #6B675C

Vista Paint

Gropius Gray C-1462

ΔE 2.6 · #63615D

PPG

Oswego Tea 1005-6

ΔE 3.5 · #665D59

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 3.7 · #66665A

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Pudding DE6390

ΔE 4.2 · #6F6665

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.8 · #626664

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.8 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 10 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#69645D

#5D6269

Analogous

#695E5D

#69645D

#68695D

Triadic

#69645D

#5D6964

#645D69

Split-Complementary

#69645D

#5D6869

#5E5D69

Tetradic

#69645D

#5D695E

#5D6269

#695D68

Monochromatic

#181716

#413E3A

#69645D

#918B83

#B5B1AB

Rectangle

#69645D

#62695D

#5D6269

#645D69

Compound

#69645D

#68695D

#5D6269

#5E5D69

Variations

Lighter

#8A847B

#A6A29D

#CBC9C6

Darker

#55504B

#3A3733

#22201E

Saturation

#656462

#69645D

#986C2F

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

5.86:1

vs Black

3.58:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#69645D

#67655D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#69645D

#65655E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#69645D

#696364

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA178 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

#8E7861

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#69645D

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7D85

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#3F516A

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: #69645D;

CSS — background

background-color: #69645D;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea178: #69645D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea178': '#69645D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#69645D] text-[#69645D]

SCSS

$ikea178: #69645D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #69645D?

#69645D is IKEA178, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #69645D warm or cool?

IKEA178 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA178?

IKEA178 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with IKEA178?

IKEA178 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 IKEA178?

You can download IKEA178 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 IKEA178?

The hex code is #69645D. In RGB it's 105, 100, 93, and in HSL it's 35°, 6%, 39%.

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