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IKEA191

#DBB651

RGB 219, 182, 81 · HSL 44°, 66%, 59% · CMYK 0, 17, 63, 14

IKEA191 is #DBB651 in HEX — rgb(219, 182, 81), hsl(44°, 66%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 63%, 14%).

IKEA191 pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 66%, 59%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DBB651

RGB219, 182, 81

HSL44°, 66%, 59%

HSV44°, 63%, 86%

CMYK0, 17, 63, 14

Decimal14399057

CSS RGBrgb(219, 182, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 66%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA191 191

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldrenrod historic-goldrenrod

ΔE 1.8 · #DBB554

Vista Paint

Goldenrod C-1342

ΔE 1.9 · #D9B554

Valspar

Mustard Glaze 3006-3A

ΔE 3 · #E4BB53

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Appeal DE5382

ΔE 3.3 · #E6BE59

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 3.5 · #DBB04A

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 3.7 · #DEB659

Behr

French Pale Gold 350D-5

ΔE 4.1 · #D0AB45

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 4.5 · #EABE5B

PPG

Va Va Voom 1210-6

ΔE 5.3 · #E3B34C

Dulux

Blonde Girl S15G6

ΔE 5.6 · #EDC058

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 5.7 · #ECC363

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 8.4 · #CDA434

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 9.6 · #EBBA67

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 14.1 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#DBB651

#5176DB

Analogous

#DB7251

#DBB651

#BBDB51

Triadic

#DBB651

#51DBB7

#B751DB

Split-Complementary

#DBB651

#51BBDB

#7251DB

Tetradic

#DBB651

#51DB72

#5176DB

#DB51BB

Monochromatic

#7B6119

#BA9326

#DBB651

#E8D191

#F5ECD0

Rectangle

#DBB651

#76DB51

#5176DB

#B751DB

Compound

#DBB651

#BBDB51

#5176DB

#7251DB

Variations

Lighter

#E3C574

#E3D19D

#EBE2CA

Darker

#CC9F25

#8F6F17

#55410C

Saturation

#ABA082

#DBB751

#EDBF40

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB651

#D0BE51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB651

#BDBD66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB651

#DEACB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

IKEA191 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

#E4B558

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB651

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BA7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#395FC7

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: #DBB651;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB651;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea191: #DBB651;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea191': '#DBB651' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB651] text-[#DBB651]

SCSS

$ikea191: #DBB651;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB651?

#DBB651 is IKEA191, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB651 warm or cool?

IKEA191 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA191?

IKEA191 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with IKEA191?

IKEA191 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 IKEA191?

You can download IKEA191 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 IKEA191?

The hex code is #DBB651. In RGB it's 219, 182, 81, and in HSL it's 44°, 66%, 59%.

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