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IKEA173

#D1C9B8

RGB 209, 201, 184 · HSL 41°, 21%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 18

IKEA173 is #D1C9B8 in HEX — rgb(209, 201, 184), hsl(41°, 21%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 18%).

IKEA173 pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 21%, 77%. 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#D1C9B8

RGB209, 201, 184

HSL41°, 21%, 77%

HSV41°, 12%, 82%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 18

Decimal13748664

CSS RGBrgb(209, 201, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 21%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA173 173

Exact match

Behr

Sandstone Cliff 750C-3

ΔE 0.8 · #D3CABA

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Tone 217

ΔE 0.8 · #D0C7B6

PPG

Moth Gray 1024-4 · 14-29

ΔE 1.1 · #D1C9BA

Vista Paint

Oak Tone C-216

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC6B5

Benjamin Moore

York CW-45

ΔE 1.2 · #D3CCBA

Dulux

Beige Royal S15B1

ΔE 1.2 · #CFC7B8

Sherwin-Williams

Accessible Beige SW7036

ΔE 1.4 · #D1C7B8

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC4B3

Dunn-Edwards

Porous Stone DE6220

ΔE 2.2 · #D4CEBF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.7 · #CAC4B0

Kilz

Papyrus TB-12

ΔE 2.8 · #DACCBB

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.8 · #CBC6B1

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 3.2 · #D9D2C1

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#D1C9B8

#B8C0D1

Analogous

#D1BDB8

#D1C9B8

#CCD1B8

Triadic

#D1C9B8

#B8D1C9

#C9B8D1

Split-Complementary

#D1C9B8

#B8CCD1

#BDB8D1

Tetradic

#D1C9B8

#B8D1BD

#B8C0D1

#D1B8CC

Monochromatic

#91815F

#B2A68A

#D1C9B8

#EFECE6

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D1C9B8

#C0D1B8

#B8C0D1

#C9B8D1

Compound

#D1C9B8

#CCD1B8

#B8C0D1

#BDB8D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD4C6

#E2DED6

#EDECE7

Darker

#B3A587

#857553

#4E4430

Saturation

#C8C6C1

#D1C9B8

#E8D1A1

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1C9B8

#CFCAB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1C9B8

#CACABA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1C9B8

#D2C7C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

IKEA173 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

#DCC3A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1C9B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C8C9

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.

#919FBD

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: #D1C9B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1C9B8;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea173: #D1C9B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea173': '#D1C9B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1C9B8] text-[#D1C9B8]

SCSS

$ikea173: #D1C9B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1C9B8?

#D1C9B8 is IKEA173, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D1C9B8 warm or cool?

IKEA173 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA173?

IKEA173 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with IKEA173?

IKEA173 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 IKEA173?

You can download IKEA173 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 IKEA173?

The hex code is #D1C9B8. In RGB it's 209, 201, 184, and in HSL it's 41°, 21%, 77%.

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