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IKEA100

#B8516C

RGB 184, 81, 108 · HSL 344°, 42%, 52% · CMYK 0, 56, 41, 28

IKEA100 is #B8516C in HEX — rgb(184, 81, 108), hsl(344°, 42%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 41%, 28%).

IKEA100 pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 42%, 52%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B8516C

RGB184, 81, 108

HSL344°, 42%, 52%

HSV344°, 56%, 72%

CMYK0, 56, 41, 28

Decimal12079468

CSS RGBrgb(184, 81, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 42%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA100 100

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Royal 2078-30

ΔE 3.1 · #BE5171

Sherwin-Williams

Gala Pink SW6579

ΔE 3.2 · #B04B63

Dunn-Edwards

Sangria DE5041

ΔE 4.6 · #B14566

Behr

Mineral Red 180D-6

ΔE 4.9 · #B04B5F

Dulux

Pink Quince S01G8

ΔE 5 · #AB485E

PPG

Cherry Pink 1183-6

ΔE 5.6 · #C7607B

Valspar

Very Berry 1002-1A

ΔE 6.1 · #B95579

Vista Paint

Punky Pink C-1128

ΔE 6.4 · #AF4B5C

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 6.7 · #B2485B

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 7.6 · #CB556E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 12.8 · #A53C49

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 13.4 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 13.7 · #A25877

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 16 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 26 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8516C

#51B89D

Analogous

#B851A0

#B8516C

#B86951

Triadic

#B8516C

#6DB851

#516DB8

Split-Complementary

#B8516C

#51B869

#51A0B8

Tetradic

#B8516C

#A0B851

#51B89D

#6951B8

Monochromatic

#50212D

#86374C

#B8516C

#CE889A

#E4BEC8

Rectangle

#B8516C

#B89D51

#51B89D

#516DB8

Compound

#B8516C

#B86951

#51B89D

#51A0B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6748A

#D09BA9

#E1C8CE

Darker

#993B54

#6B2739

#3F1621

Saturation

#94757D

#B8516D

#DC2E5C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.74:1

vs Black

4.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B8516C

#87826A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8516C

#6C6C69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8516C

#B5595D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

IKEA100 strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C9696C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8516C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B76E90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#489983

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: #B8516C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8516C;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea100: #B8516C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea100': '#B8516C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8516C] text-[#B8516C]

SCSS

$ikea100: #B8516C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8516C?

#B8516C is IKEA100, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B8516C warm or cool?

IKEA100 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA100?

IKEA100 works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA100?

IKEA100 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA100?

You can download IKEA100 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 IKEA100?

The hex code is #B8516C. In RGB it's 184, 81, 108, and in HSL it's 344°, 42%, 52%.

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