GREYS

IKEA180

#81857E

RGB 129, 133, 126 · HSL 94°, 3%, 51% · CMYK 3, 0, 5, 48

IKEA180 is #81857E in HEX — rgb(129, 133, 126), hsl(94°, 3%, 51%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 5%, 48%).

IKEA180 pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 94°, 3%, 51%. 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#81857E

RGB129, 133, 126

HSL94°, 3%, 51%

HSV94°, 5%, 52%

CMYK3, 0, 5, 48

Decimal8488318

CSS RGBrgb(129, 133, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(94, 3%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA180 180

Exact match

Valspar

Murky Sage 5005-2B

ΔE 1.2 · #80847B

Benjamin Moore

Duxbury HC-163

ΔE 1.3 · #808780

Vista Paint

Paved Path C-581

ΔE 1.3 · #7F847F

Hallman-Lindsay

Paved Path 582

ΔE 1.4 · #828782

Behr

Pier PPU8-22

ΔE 2.5 · #87857E

Kilz

Lincoln Green TB-68

ΔE 2.5 · #818A83

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Craft DE6292

ΔE 2.6 · #7D867C

Sherwin-Williams

Classic French Gray SW0077

ΔE 2.6 · #888782

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 2.7 · #848A86

Dulux

Whakarewarewa NZ9C8

ΔE 2.8 · #898781

PPG

Downpour 1010-5

ΔE 3.1 · #898A86

RAL

Dusty Grey 7037

ΔE 3.6 · #7D7F7D

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 4.2 · #8B857F

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4.5 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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-Green 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

#81857E

#837E86

Analogous

#85867E

#81857E

#7E867F

Triadic

#81857E

#7E8286

#867E82

Split-Complementary

#81857E

#7F7E86

#867E85

Tetradic

#81857E

#7E8586

#837E86

#867F7E

Monochromatic

#353734

#5B5F59

#81857E

#A8ABA6

#CED0CD

Rectangle

#81857E

#7E8683

#837E86

#867E82

Compound

#81857E

#7E867F

#837E86

#867E85

Variations

Lighter

#9B9E98

#B4B6B2

#D3D4D2

Darker

#686B65

#474A45

#292B28

Saturation

#828381

#82867E

#79C242

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

3.76:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.59:1

Deuteranopia

#81857E

#84837F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81857E

#84847F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81857E

#828484

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA180 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

#A0907A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#81857E

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D959E

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.

#72538A

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: #81857E;

CSS — background

background-color: #81857E;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea180: #81857E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea180': '#81857E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81857E] text-[#81857E]

SCSS

$ikea180: #81857E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81857E?

#81857E is IKEA180, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #81857E warm or cool?

IKEA180 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA180?

IKEA180 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA180?

IKEA180 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 IKEA180?

You can download IKEA180 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 IKEA180?

The hex code is #81857E. In RGB it's 129, 133, 126, and in HSL it's 94°, 3%, 51%.

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