REDS

IKEA066

#A85953

RGB 168, 89, 83 · HSL 4°, 34%, 49% · CMYK 0, 47, 51, 34

IKEA066 is #A85953 in HEX — rgb(168, 89, 83), hsl(4°, 34%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 51%, 34%).

IKEA066 pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 34%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#A85953

RGB168, 89, 83

HSL4°, 34%, 49%

HSV4°, 51%, 66%

CMYK0, 47, 51, 34

Decimal11032915

CSS RGBrgb(168, 89, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 34%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA066 66

Exact match

Behr

Sunset Orange BXC-39

ΔE 0.9 · #A95B55

Vista Paint

Poppy Prose C-64

ΔE 1.7 · #AC5D58

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 1.8 · #A65754

Valspar

Toasted Cranberry 2001-5A

ΔE 2.1 · #A4554D

Kilz

Red Ginseng LA120-01

ΔE 2.4 · #A1534D

Benjamin Moore

Covered CC-126

ΔE 2.7 · #A65A4F

Sherwin-Williams

Bravado Red SW6320

ΔE 2.9 · #A0524E

Hallman-Lindsay

Poppy Prose 65

ΔE 2.9 · #AE605B

PPG

Pizza Pie 1058-6

ΔE 3.1 · #AB6057

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 4.4 · #B45F56

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 4.6 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 9.8 · #AA5842

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.8 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.9 · #8C4D35

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 13.1 · #B44C43

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A85953

#52A2A7

Analogous

#A75277

#A85953

#A78352

Triadic

#A85953

#52A758

#5852A7

Split-Complementary

#A85953

#52A783

#5277A7

Tetradic

#A85953

#77A752

#52A2A7

#8352A7

Monochromatic

#412220

#743D39

#A85953

#C28884

#DCBAB7

Rectangle

#A85953

#A2A752

#52A2A7

#5852A7

Compound

#A85953

#A78352

#52A2A7

#5277A7

Variations

Lighter

#BA7874

#C89D9A

#DCC8C7

Darker

#884540

#5E2E2B

#381A18

Saturation

#8A7270

#A75852

#D13429

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.98:1

vs Black

4.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A85953

#837B51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A85953

#6C6C54

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A85953

#A75B60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

IKEA066 carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#BD6F59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A85953

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB747E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#4C8589

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: #A85953;

CSS — background

background-color: #A85953;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea066: #A85953;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea066': '#A85953' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A85953] text-[#A85953]

SCSS

$ikea066: #A85953;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A85953?

#A85953 is IKEA066, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A85953 warm or cool?

IKEA066 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA066?

IKEA066 works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with IKEA066?

IKEA066 pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA066?

You can download IKEA066 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 IKEA066?

The hex code is #A85953. In RGB it's 168, 89, 83, and in HSL it's 4°, 34%, 49%.

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