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IKEA199

#978A65

RGB 151, 138, 101 · HSL 44°, 20%, 49% · CMYK 0, 9, 33, 41

IKEA199 is #978A65 in HEX — rgb(151, 138, 101), hsl(44°, 20%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 33%, 41%).

IKEA199 pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 20%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#978A65

RGB151, 138, 101

HSL44°, 20%, 49%

HSV44°, 33%, 59%

CMYK0, 9, 33, 41

Decimal9931365

CSS RGBrgb(151, 138, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 20%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA199 199

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Ivy 516

ΔE 0.9 · #998C66

Hallman-Lindsay

All Nighter 332

ΔE 2 · #9D8D67

Dulux

Enchanted Wood S16C6

ΔE 2.1 · #94875F

Valspar

Rolling Prairie 6007-4B

ΔE 2.1 · #9A8F68

Vista Paint

All Nighter C-331

ΔE 2.5 · #9B8D64

Kilz

Winter Grass LF130-02

ΔE 2.7 · #958B6A

PPG

Willow Tree 1112-6

ΔE 3 · #9E8F66

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Olive SW2815

ΔE 3.3 · #97896A

Dunn-Edwards

Ridgecrest DE6174

ΔE 3.9 · #9D8861

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 3.9 · #8F8B66

Behr

Oregano Spice PPU9-23

ΔE 3.9 · #8D8765

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.8 · #8E7A5A

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 7.7 · #969873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.6 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 10 · #998976

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#978A65

#647196

Analogous

#967064

#978A65

#8A9664

Triadic

#978A65

#649689

#896496

Split-Complementary

#978A65

#648A96

#706496

Tetradic

#978A65

#649670

#647196

#96648A

Monochromatic

#3A3527

#685F45

#978A65

#B6AC91

#D4CEBF

Rectangle

#978A65

#719664

#647196

#896496

Compound

#978A65

#8A9664

#647196

#706496

Variations

Lighter

#ACA182

#BEB7A4

#D8D4CB

Darker

#796E4F

#544C36

#312C1F

Saturation

#848075

#968964

#C8A032

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.42:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.14:1

Deuteranopia

#978A65

#948C66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#978A65

#8C8C6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#978A65

#998589

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

IKEA199 brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B19467

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#978A65

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E998B

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#505E85

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: #978A65;

CSS — background

background-color: #978A65;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea199: #978A65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea199': '#978A65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#978A65] text-[#978A65]

SCSS

$ikea199: #978A65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #978A65?

#978A65 is IKEA199, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #978A65 warm or cool?

IKEA199 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA199?

IKEA199 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with IKEA199?

IKEA199 pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA199?

You can download IKEA199 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 IKEA199?

The hex code is #978A65. In RGB it's 151, 138, 101, and in HSL it's 44°, 20%, 49%.

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