GREYS

IKEA185

#7B7B79

RGB 123, 123, 121 · HSL 60°, 1%, 48% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 52

IKEA185 is #7B7B79 in HEX — rgb(123, 123, 121), hsl(60°, 1%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 52%).

IKEA185 pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 60°, 1%, 48%. 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#7B7B79

RGB123, 123, 121

HSL60°, 1%, 48%

HSV60°, 2%, 48%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 52

Decimal8092537

CSS RGBrgb(123, 123, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 1%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA185 185

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Westchester Gray SW2849

ΔE 1 · #797978

Dunn-Edwards

Legendary Gray DE6369

ΔE 1.2 · #787976

RAL

Dusty Grey 7037

ΔE 1.6 · #7D7F7D

Valspar

Rugged Suede 4003-2B

ΔE 1.7 · #7B7875

Dulux

Tristan SN4H5

ΔE 1.7 · #797874

Vista Paint

Ocean Frigate C-554

ΔE 2.1 · #7A7777

Behr

Coastal Storm MQ6-20

ΔE 2.3 · #7C807D

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Frigate 555

ΔE 2.5 · #7A7778

Benjamin Moore

Granite AF-660

ΔE 2.6 · #837E7C

Kilz

Smokey Eyes RL240

ΔE 2.7 · #7F7C76

PPG

Cool Charcoal 1007-6

ΔE 2.7 · #807B76

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4.9 · #878787

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 5.4 · #8B857F

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 5.9 · #848A86

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#7B7B79

#79797C

Analogous

#7C7A79

#7B7B79

#7A7C79

Triadic

#7B7B79

#797C7C

#7C797C

Split-Complementary

#7B7B79

#797A7C

#7A797C

Tetradic

#7B7B79

#797C7A

#79797C

#7C797A

Monochromatic

#2E2E2D

#555553

#7B7B79

#A2A2A0

#C7C7C6

Rectangle

#7B7B79

#797C79

#79797C

#7C797C

Compound

#7B7B79

#7A7C79

#79797C

#7A797C

Variations

Lighter

#969694

#B0B0AF

#D1D1D0

Darker

#636361

#444443

#282827

Saturation

#7B7B7A

#7C7C79

#B8B83D

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

4.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.95:1

Deuteranopia

#7B7B79

#7B7B7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B7B79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B7B79

#7B7B7B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA185 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

#9C8976

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B7B79

Daylight 5500K

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

#898E9A

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.

#4E4E82

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: #7B7B79;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B7B79;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea185: #7B7B79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea185': '#7B7B79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B7B79] text-[#7B7B79]

SCSS

$ikea185: #7B7B79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B7B79?

#7B7B79 is IKEA185, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #7B7B79 warm or cool?

IKEA185 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA185?

IKEA185 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA185?

IKEA185 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 IKEA185?

You can download IKEA185 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 IKEA185?

The hex code is #7B7B79. In RGB it's 123, 123, 121, and in HSL it's 60°, 1%, 48%.

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