GREYS

IKEA150

#A7A58F

RGB 167, 165, 143 · HSL 55°, 12%, 61% · CMYK 0, 1, 14, 35

IKEA150 is #A7A58F in HEX — rgb(167, 165, 143), hsl(55°, 12%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 14%, 35%).

IKEA150 pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 55°, 12%, 61%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#A7A58F

RGB167, 165, 143

HSL55°, 12%, 61%

HSV55°, 14%, 65%

CMYK0, 1, 14, 35

Decimal10986895

CSS RGBrgb(167, 165, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 12%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA150 150

Exact match

Vista Paint

Historic Shade C-371

ΔE 1.5 · #ABA68F

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

ΔE 1.9 · #ADA791

Behr

Sage Wisdom MQ6-27

ΔE 2 · #ACA995

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 2.2 · #A1A189

PPG

Scottish Moor 11-20

ΔE 2.3 · #ADAA96

Benjamin Moore

Stanley CC-602

ΔE 2.3 · #A4A088

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 2.5 · #AAA593

Dulux

Amazon Vine S18A3

ΔE 2.7 · #ABA997

Sherwin-Williams

Clary Sage SW6178

ΔE 3 · #ACAD97

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 3.1 · #B0A790

Dunn-Edwards

Meadowood DEC777

ΔE 3.4 · #9DA28E

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 4 · #ACAC90

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.3 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.6 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A7A58F

#9092A7

Analogous

#A79A90

#A7A58F

#9EA790

Triadic

#A7A58F

#90A7A5

#A590A7

Split-Complementary

#A7A58F

#909EA7

#9A90A7

Tetradic

#A7A58F

#90A79A

#9092A7

#A7909E

Monochromatic

#595746

#838167

#A7A58F

#C9C8BA

#EBEAE5

Rectangle

#A7A58F

#92A790

#9092A7

#A590A7

Compound

#A7A58F

#9EA790

#9092A7

#9A90A7

Variations

Lighter

#B9B7A6

#C9C8BD

#DFDFD9

Darker

#8C8A6D

#615F4A

#39382B

Saturation

#9F9F98

#A7A590

#D3CA64

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7A58F

#A9A490

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7A58F

#A5A592

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7A58F

#A9A2A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA150 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

#BDA886

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7A58F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAADAB

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.

#666BA3

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: #A7A58F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7A58F;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea150: #A7A58F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea150': '#A7A58F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7A58F] text-[#A7A58F]

SCSS

$ikea150: #A7A58F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7A58F?

#A7A58F is IKEA150, a soft grey with a warm undertone.

Is #A7A58F warm or cool?

IKEA150 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA150?

IKEA150 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA150?

IKEA150 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 IKEA150?

You can download IKEA150 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 IKEA150?

The hex code is #A7A58F. In RGB it's 167, 165, 143, and in HSL it's 55°, 12%, 61%.

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