BLUES

IKEA086

#748DAC

RGB 116, 141, 172 · HSL 213°, 25%, 56% · CMYK 33, 18, 0, 33

IKEA086 is #748DAC in HEX — rgb(116, 141, 172), hsl(213°, 25%, 56%), cmyk(33%, 18%, 0%, 33%).

IKEA086 pulls into the mid-tone end of the blues spectrum — HSL 213°, 25%, 56%. 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#748DAC

RGB116, 141, 172

HSL213°, 25%, 56%

HSV213°, 33%, 67%

CMYK33, 18, 0, 33

Decimal7638444

CSS RGBrgb(116, 141, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(213, 25%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA086 86

Exact match

Behr

Deep Smoke Signal 610F-6

ΔE 1.7 · #6F89A9

Dulux

Ashton Skies S40D4

ΔE 2 · #7B90B0

Vista Paint

Celestial Horizon C-588

ΔE 2.4 · #7B93B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Celestial Horizon 589

ΔE 2.8 · #7C94B3

PPG

Evening Hush 1165-5

ΔE 2.9 · #7B8CA8

Sherwin-Williams

Scanda SW6529

ΔE 3 · #6B8CA9

Kilz

Remembrance RC160-01

ΔE 3.1 · #7A8EB1

Valspar

Splendid Blue 4004-6A

ΔE 3.3 · #7795B3

Benjamin Moore

Old 839

ΔE 3.8 · #6C8AA4

Dunn-Edwards

Denim Tradition DE5885

ΔE 3.9 · #7F97B5

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 4.5 · #6A90B4

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 9.3 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pigeon Blue 5014

ΔE 12 · #606E8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.5 · #889099

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 14.7 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#748DAC

#AB9273

Analogous

#73A8AB

#748DAC

#7673AB

Triadic

#748DAC

#AB738C

#8CAB73

Split-Complementary

#748DAC

#AB7673

#A8AB73

Tetradic

#748DAC

#AB73A8

#AB9273

#73AB76

Monochromatic

#324153

#4E6683

#748DAC

#A3B3C8

#D2DAE4

Rectangle

#748DAC

#9273AB

#AB9273

#8CAB73

Compound

#748DAC

#7673AB

#AB9273

#A8AB73

Variations

Lighter

#8FA3BC

#ADBACA

#D1D7DF

Darker

#546F90

#394C64

#212C3B

Saturation

#868E97

#738CAB

#4988D5

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

3.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.15:1

Deuteranopia

#748DAC

#7D89AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#748DAC

#8989A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#748DAC

#71928E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

IKEA086 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#96969C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#748DAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#849BC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#987C5B

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #748DAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #748DAC;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea086: #748DAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea086': '#748DAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#748DAC] text-[#748DAC]

SCSS

$ikea086: #748DAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #748DAC?

#748DAC is IKEA086, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #748DAC warm or cool?

IKEA086 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA086?

IKEA086 works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with IKEA086?

IKEA086 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 IKEA086?

You can download IKEA086 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 IKEA086?

The hex code is #748DAC. In RGB it's 116, 141, 172, and in HSL it's 213°, 25%, 56%.

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