NEUTRALS

IKEA051

#E1E4E6

RGB 225, 228, 230 · HSL 204°, 9%, 89% · CMYK 2, 1, 0, 10

IKEA051 is #E1E4E6 in HEX — rgb(225, 228, 230), hsl(204°, 9%, 89%), cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 10%).

IKEA051 pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 204°, 9%, 89%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#E1E4E6

RGB225, 228, 230

HSL204°, 9%, 89%

HSV204°, 2%, 90%

CMYK2, 1, 0, 10

Decimal14804198

CSS RGBrgb(225, 228, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 9%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA051 51

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Full 2119-70

ΔE 0.6 · #E0E3E4

Valspar

Prudence 7004-13

ΔE 0.6 · #E0E3E4

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Wind DE6351

ΔE 0.7 · #E1E3E4

Dulux

Sky Painting SN4B1

ΔE 0.7 · #DFE2E4

PPG

Arctic Dawn 1167-1

ΔE 0.8 · #E3E5E8

Behr

Fading Fog PR-W7

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E6E8

Vista Paint

Wind Blown C-585

ΔE 1 · #DEE3E6

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 1.4 · #DFE0E2

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 1.4 · #E1E6E6

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E2E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Wind Blown 586

ΔE 1.6 · #DDE3E7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.1 · #D7E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.8 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E1E4E6

#E5E2E0

Analogous

#E0E5E5

#E1E4E6

#E0E1E5

Triadic

#E1E4E6

#E5E0E3

#E3E5E0

Split-Complementary

#E1E4E6

#E5E0E1

#E5E5E0

Tetradic

#E1E4E6

#E5E0E5

#E5E2E0

#E1E5E0

Monochromatic

#8D98A0

#B7BEC3

#E1E4E6

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#E1E4E6

#E2E0E5

#E5E2E0

#E3E5E0

Compound

#E1E4E6

#E0E1E5

#E5E2E0

#E5E5E0

Variations

Lighter

#E7E9EB

#EDEEEF

#F5F5F6

Darker

#AFB7BD

#707F89

#414A50

Saturation

#E2E3E4

#E0E3E5

#D4E6F2

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E4E6

#E2E3E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E4E6

#E3E3E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E4E6

#E1E4E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA051 gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#E8D8C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E4E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DDEC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CFBCAF

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: #E1E4E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E4E6;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea051: #E1E4E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea051': '#E1E4E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E4E6] text-[#E1E4E6]

SCSS

$ikea051: #E1E4E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E4E6?

#E1E4E6 is IKEA051, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E1E4E6 warm or cool?

IKEA051 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA051?

IKEA051 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with IKEA051?

IKEA051 pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA051?

You can download IKEA051 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 IKEA051?

The hex code is #E1E4E6. In RGB it's 225, 228, 230, and in HSL it's 204°, 9%, 89%.

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