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IKEA196

#D3CAB5

RGB 211, 202, 181 · HSL 42°, 25%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 17

IKEA196 is #D3CAB5 in HEX — rgb(211, 202, 181), hsl(42°, 25%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 17%).

IKEA196 pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 25%, 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#D3CAB5

RGB211, 202, 181

HSL42°, 25%, 77%

HSV42°, 14%, 83%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 17

Decimal13879989

CSS RGBrgb(211, 202, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 25%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA196 196

Exact match

Vista Paint

Velum Smoke C-341

ΔE 1.1 · #D5CDB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Velum Smoke 342

ΔE 1.4 · #D6CEB9

Benjamin Moore

Lace CSP-220

ΔE 1.4 · #D6CCB9

PPG

Skipping Stone 1027-2

ΔE 1.5 · #D0CBB6

Behr

Yuma Sand HDC-NT-18

ΔE 1.6 · #D0C6B0

Sherwin-Williams

Wool Skein SW6148

ΔE 1.9 · #D9CFBA

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Suede DE6206

ΔE 2.1 · #D5C7B3

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 2.2 · #DACFBB

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CBC6B1

Dulux

Grand Piano S15C1

ΔE 2.5 · #D8CFBD

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC3AD

Kilz

Irish Coffee LK190

ΔE 2.7 · #DACCBA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.7 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.7 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #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

#D3CAB5

#B6BED3

Analogous

#D3BCB6

#D3CAB5

#CDD3B6

Triadic

#D3CAB5

#B6D3CA

#CAB6D3

Split-Complementary

#D3CAB5

#B6CDD3

#BCB6D3

Tetradic

#D3CAB5

#B6D3BC

#B6BED3

#D3B6CD

Monochromatic

#96845A

#B6A886

#D3CAB5

#F0EDE6

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#D3CAB5

#BED3B6

#B6BED3

#CAB6D3

Compound

#D3CAB5

#CDD3B6

#B6BED3

#BCB6D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD5C4

#E3DFD4

#EEECE7

Darker

#B7A783

#8A784E

#51462D

Saturation

#C9C6C0

#D3CAB6

#E9D3A0

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3CAB5

#D1CBB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3CAB5

#CCCCB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3CAB5

#D4C7C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

IKEA196 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

#DEC4A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3CAB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC9C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#919EBD

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: #D3CAB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3CAB5;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea196: #D3CAB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea196': '#D3CAB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3CAB5] text-[#D3CAB5]

SCSS

$ikea196: #D3CAB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3CAB5?

#D3CAB5 is IKEA196, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3CAB5 warm or cool?

IKEA196 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA196?

IKEA196 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with IKEA196?

IKEA196 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 IKEA196?

You can download IKEA196 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 IKEA196?

The hex code is #D3CAB5. In RGB it's 211, 202, 181, and in HSL it's 42°, 25%, 77%.

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