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IKEA065

#DFB5B0

RGB 223, 181, 176 · HSL 6°, 42%, 78% · CMYK 0, 19, 21, 13

IKEA065 is #DFB5B0 in HEX — rgb(223, 181, 176), hsl(6°, 42%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 21%, 13%).

IKEA065 pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 6°, 42%, 78%. 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#DFB5B0

RGB223, 181, 176

HSL6°, 42%, 78%

HSV6°, 21%, 87%

CMYK0, 19, 21, 13

Decimal14661040

CSS RGBrgb(223, 181, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 42%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA065 65

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 1.3 · #E3B7B1

Dulux

Princess Pink S05E3

ΔE 1.5 · #DEB2AF

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 1.6 · #E1B8B5

Vista Paint

O Fortuna C-69

ΔE 1.7 · #E0B8B5

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2094-50

ΔE 1.9 · #DEB7AF

Behr

Melted Ice Cream 220E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #DEB6B4

PPG

Mesa Pink 1058-4

ΔE 2.8 · #DDB1A8

Valspar

Soft Pink 1008-8B

ΔE 3.2 · #DFBBB8

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 4.3 · #E2BEB4

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 5.1 · #ECC3BF

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 5.4 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 10.3 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#DFB5B0

#AFDADE

Analogous

#DEAFC2

#DFB5B0

#DECCAF

Triadic

#DFB5B0

#AFDEB4

#B4AFDE

Split-Complementary

#DFB5B0

#AFDECC

#AFC2DE

Tetradic

#DFB5B0

#C2DEAF

#AFDADE

#CCAFDE

Monochromatic

#AE5147

#C88179

#DFB5B0

#F5E7E6

#F8EEED

Rectangle

#DFB5B0

#DADEAF

#AFDADE

#B4AFDE

Compound

#DFB5B0

#DECCAF

#AFDADE

#AFC2DE

Variations

Lighter

#E5C3BF

#E9D4D1

#F1E7E6

Darker

#C97D75

#A0453B

#5E2721

Saturation

#CEC1C0

#DEB4AF

#EFA79F

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFB5B0

#C9C4B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFB5B0

#BDBDB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFB5B0

#DEB5B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

IKEA065 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

#E7B49F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFB5B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4B9C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#8AC2C8

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 · 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 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: #DFB5B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFB5B0;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea065: #DFB5B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea065': '#DFB5B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFB5B0] text-[#DFB5B0]

SCSS

$ikea065: #DFB5B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFB5B0?

#DFB5B0 is IKEA065, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFB5B0 warm or cool?

IKEA065 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA065?

IKEA065 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 IKEA065?

IKEA065 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA065?

You can download IKEA065 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 IKEA065?

The hex code is #DFB5B0. In RGB it's 223, 181, 176, and in HSL it's 6°, 42%, 78%.

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