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IKEA159

#DDCBCD

RGB 221, 203, 205 · HSL 353°, 21%, 83% · CMYK 0, 8, 7, 13

IKEA159 is #DDCBCD in HEX — rgb(221, 203, 205), hsl(353°, 21%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 7%, 13%).

IKEA159 pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 353°, 21%, 83%. 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#DDCBCD

RGB221, 203, 205

HSL353°, 21%, 83%

HSV353°, 8%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 7, 13

Decimal14535629

CSS RGBrgb(221, 203, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 21%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA159 159

Exact match

Behr

Malted N160-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DECCCF

Valspar

Lilac Buds 1004-8B

ΔE 0.6 · #DFCCCE

Dulux

Bunny Soft Half S48D1H

ΔE 1.3 · #DECDD1

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebud SW6288

ΔE 1.4 · #E0CDD1

Benjamin Moore

Paris 1262

ΔE 1.6 · #E1CBCC

Vista Paint

Stardust Ballroom C-1307

ΔE 2.5 · #D9CCD1

PPG

Santolina Blooms 1045-3

ΔE 2.5 · #E3D0D5

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Blush DE6044

ΔE 2.8 · #DDC9C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Lilac 1218

ΔE 3.1 · #D5C6CC

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4.2 · #D6C8C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 4.5 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.8 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.7 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDCBCD

#CBDDDB

Analogous

#DDCBD6

#DDCBCD

#DDD2CB

Triadic

#DDCBCD

#CDDDCB

#CBCDDD

Split-Complementary

#DDCBCD

#CBDDD2

#CBD6DD

Tetradic

#DDCBCD

#D6DDCB

#CBDDDB

#D2CBDD

Monochromatic

#A06E74

#BF9CA0

#DDCBCD

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#DDCBCD

#DDDBCB

#CBDDDB

#CBCDDD

Compound

#DDCBCD

#DDD2CB

#CBDDDB

#CBD6DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D5D7

#EAE0E1

#F2EEEE

Darker

#BC969B

#8F5A60

#543337

Saturation

#D6D1D2

#DDCBCD

#EEB9C0

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDCBCD

#D3D2CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDCBCD

#CECECD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDCBCD

#DCCCCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

IKEA159 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

#E5C5B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDCBCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CAD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A1C7C2

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DDCBCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDCBCD;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea159: #DDCBCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea159': '#DDCBCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDCBCD] text-[#DDCBCD]

SCSS

$ikea159: #DDCBCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDCBCD?

#DDCBCD is IKEA159, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDCBCD warm or cool?

IKEA159 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA159?

IKEA159 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 IKEA159?

IKEA159 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA159?

You can download IKEA159 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 IKEA159?

The hex code is #DDCBCD. In RGB it's 221, 203, 205, and in HSL it's 353°, 21%, 83%.

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