REDS

IKEA089

#6A443B

RGB 106, 68, 59 · HSL 11°, 28%, 32% · CMYK 0, 36, 44, 58

IKEA089 is #6A443B in HEX — rgb(106, 68, 59), hsl(11°, 28%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 44%, 58%).

IKEA089 pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 28%, 32%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#6A443B

RGB106, 68, 59

HSL11°, 28%, 32%

HSV11°, 44%, 42%

CMYK0, 36, 44, 58

Decimal6964283

CSS RGBrgb(106, 68, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 28%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA089 89

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Sunken Ship DEA148

ΔE 1.2 · #6B443D

Sherwin-Williams

Aurora Brown SW2837

ΔE 1.5 · #6A4238

PPG

Warm Mahogany 1060-7

ΔE 2.3 · #6D4741

Behr

Toasted Pecan S190-7

ΔE 2.3 · #653F38

Benjamin Moore

English 2103-20

ΔE 2.6 · #6E4439

Hallman-Lindsay

Evolution 130

ΔE 3.3 · #704A3D

Vista Paint

Earthly Pleasure C-101

ΔE 3.7 · #68413E

Dulux

Teak Wood S08C8

ΔE 3.8 · #613B32

Valspar

Double Chocolate 2011-8

ΔE 4.1 · #6F4B46

RAL

Chestnut Brown 8015

ΔE 4.4 · #633A34

Kilz

Ancient Spice LM170

ΔE 5.6 · #694A39

Kobra

Brown 43

ΔE 7 · #624A3E

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 8.1 · #53372C

Farrow & Ball

Preference Red 297

ΔE 8.4 · #6D4247

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 11.5 · #675544

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6A443B

#3B6068

Analogous

#683B49

#6A443B

#685A3B

Triadic

#6A443B

#3B6843

#433B68

Split-Complementary

#6A443B

#3B685A

#3B4968

Tetradic

#6A443B

#49683B

#3B6068

#5A3B68

Monochromatic

#100A09

#37241F

#6A443B

#996356

#B98D83

Rectangle

#6A443B

#60683B

#3B6068

#433B68

Compound

#6A443B

#685A3B

#3B6068

#3B4968

Variations

Lighter

#956054

#B0877E

#CEBBB6

Darker

#54352E

#3B241F

#231512

Saturation

#584D4B

#68433B

#86311D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.39:1

AAA

vs Black

2.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6A443B

#58533A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6A443B

#4C4C3C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6A443B

#694447

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

IKEA089 carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#8F6047

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6A443B

Daylight 5500K

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

#7C656C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#345057

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: #6A443B;

CSS — background

background-color: #6A443B;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea089: #6A443B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea089': '#6A443B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6A443B] text-[#6A443B]

SCSS

$ikea089: #6A443B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A443B?

#6A443B is IKEA089, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #6A443B warm or cool?

IKEA089 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA089?

IKEA089 works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with IKEA089?

IKEA089 pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA089?

You can download IKEA089 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 IKEA089?

The hex code is #6A443B. In RGB it's 106, 68, 59, and in HSL it's 11°, 28%, 32%.

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