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IKEA175

#DFD7C1

RGB 223, 215, 193 · HSL 44°, 32%, 82% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 13

IKEA175 is #DFD7C1 in HEX — rgb(223, 215, 193), hsl(44°, 32%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 13%).

IKEA175 pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 32%, 82%. 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#DFD7C1

RGB223, 215, 193

HSL44°, 32%, 82%

HSV44°, 13%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 13

Decimal14669761

CSS RGBrgb(223, 215, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 32%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA175 175

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Hidden CSP-1030

ΔE 0.5 · #DFD7C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Dried Grass 348

ΔE 0.7 · #DDD5BF

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 1.1 · #E2D8C3

Vista Paint

Dried Grass C-347

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD4BE

Behr

Chartreuse Frost MQ3-17

ΔE 1.3 · #E3DAC5

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D5BE

Dulux

Bone White SW1B9

ΔE 1.4 · #E4DAC4

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 1.5 · #E4D9C3

PPG

Almond Paste 1103-2

ΔE 1.7 · #E5DBC5

Valspar

Unforgettable 7003-2

ΔE 1.9 · #E4DCC7

Sherwin-Williams

Oyster Bar SW7565

ΔE 2.6 · #DBD0BB

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.8 · #E5DFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#DFD7C1

#C2CAE0

Analogous

#E0C9C2

#DFD7C1

#D9E0C2

Triadic

#DFD7C1

#C2E0D8

#D8C2E0

Split-Complementary

#DFD7C1

#C2D9E0

#C9C2E0

Tetradic

#DFD7C1

#C2E0C9

#C2CAE0

#E0C2D9

Monochromatic

#AC975D

#C6B790

#DFD7C1

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#DFD7C1

#CAE0C2

#C2CAE0

#D8C2E0

Compound

#DFD7C1

#D9E0C2

#C2CAE0

#C9C2E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6E0CF

#EBE7DC

#F3F1EB

Darker

#C5B58A

#9B864B

#5C4E2A

Saturation

#D6D3CD

#E0D8C2

#EFDFB3

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD7C1

#DDD8C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD7C1

#D8D8C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD7C1

#E0D4D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

IKEA175 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

#E7CEAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD7C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D3D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#9DA8C7

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: #DFD7C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD7C1;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea175: #DFD7C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea175': '#DFD7C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD7C1] text-[#DFD7C1]

SCSS

$ikea175: #DFD7C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD7C1?

#DFD7C1 is IKEA175, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD7C1 warm or cool?

IKEA175 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA175?

IKEA175 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with IKEA175?

IKEA175 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 IKEA175?

You can download IKEA175 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 IKEA175?

The hex code is #DFD7C1. In RGB it's 223, 215, 193, and in HSL it's 44°, 32%, 82%.

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