ORANGES

IKEA144

#D9B27D

RGB 217, 178, 125 · HSL 35°, 55%, 67% · CMYK 0, 18, 42, 15

IKEA144 is #D9B27D in HEX — rgb(217, 178, 125), hsl(35°, 55%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 42%, 15%).

IKEA144 pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 55%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D9B27D

RGB217, 178, 125

HSL35°, 55%, 67%

HSV35°, 42%, 85%

CMYK0, 18, 42, 15

Decimal14267005

CSS RGBrgb(217, 178, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 55%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA144 144

Exact match

Dulux

Sandpaper S12F4

ΔE 1.2 · #DAB27B

Valspar

Imperial Gold 3003-5C

ΔE 1.8 · #DCB482

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Fleece SW6388

ΔE 1.9 · #D6AD78

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2165-40

ΔE 2.2 · #D9B382

PPG

Drops Of Honey 1090-4

ΔE 2.3 · #D4AE76

Behr

Cellini Gold HDC-CL-18

ΔE 2.6 · #DEB584

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 3.4 · #E1BB87

Kilz

Golden Compass TB-87

ΔE 3.4 · #CFA974

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 4 · #D1B075

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.2 · #DFBD87

Vista Paint

Gold Digger C-876

ΔE 4.3 · #CFAE73

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 8.6 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.9 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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 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

#D9B27D

#7DA3D9

Analogous

#D9847D

#D9B27D

#D1D97D

Triadic

#D9B27D

#7DD9B3

#B37DD9

Split-Complementary

#D9B27D

#7DD1D9

#847DD9

Tetradic

#D9B27D

#7DD984

#7DA3D9

#D97DD1

Monochromatic

#92672A

#C89041

#D9B27D

#EAD5B8

#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#D9B27D

#A3D97D

#7DA3D9

#B37DD9

Compound

#D9B27D

#D1D97D

#7DA3D9

#847DD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1C297

#E4D0B5

#EDE3D6

Darker

#CD9444

#976725

#593C14

Saturation

#B9AD9D

#D9B37D

#ECB66A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9B27D

#CABD7D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9B27D

#B9B985

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9B27D

#DBACB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

IKEA144 reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E2B279

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9B27D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB79D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#5E89C5

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: #D9B27D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9B27D;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea144: #D9B27D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea144': '#D9B27D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9B27D] text-[#D9B27D]

SCSS

$ikea144: #D9B27D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9B27D?

#D9B27D is IKEA144, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9B27D warm or cool?

IKEA144 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA144?

IKEA144 works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA144?

IKEA144 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA144?

You can download IKEA144 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 IKEA144?

The hex code is #D9B27D. In RGB it's 217, 178, 125, and in HSL it's 35°, 55%, 67%.

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