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IKEA038

#E6CDAA

RGB 230, 205, 170 · HSL 35°, 55%, 78% · CMYK 0, 11, 26, 10

IKEA038 is #E6CDAA in HEX — rgb(230, 205, 170), hsl(35°, 55%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 26%, 10%).

IKEA038 pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 55%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E6CDAA

RGB230, 205, 170

HSL35°, 55%, 78%

HSV35°, 26%, 90%

CMYK0, 11, 26, 10

Decimal15125930

CSS RGBrgb(230, 205, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 55%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA038 38

Exact match

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 0.5 · #E6CDAB

Behr

Dried Plantain UL150-6

ΔE 0.6 · #E5CDA9

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

ΔE 0.9 · #E3CBA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Custard 243

ΔE 1.3 · #EAD0AC

Sherwin-Williams

Ivoire SW6127

ΔE 1.4 · #E4CEAC

Benjamin Moore

Mohave 1115

ΔE 1.6 · #E9D1AF

Vista Paint

Frozen Custard C-242

ΔE 1.6 · #EAD0AB

Dulux

Sheriff S11F2

ΔE 2.1 · #EBCDAA

PPG

Hearth 1093-3 · 12-15

ΔE 2.3 · #E1CCA6

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.1 · #E1C9A1

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 3.5 · #DEC9A1

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.2 · #F3D3AD

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 4.3 · #DDCDAE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#E6CDAA

#A8C2E6

Analogous

#E6ADA8

#E6CDAA

#E1E6A8

Triadic

#E6CDAA

#A8E6CC

#CCA8E6

Split-Complementary

#E6CDAA

#A8E1E6

#ADA8E6

Tetradic

#E6CDAA

#A8E6AD

#A8C2E6

#E6A8E1

Monochromatic

#BE8637

#D5A96D

#E6CDAA

#F7EFE3

#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#E6CDAA

#C2E6A8

#A8C2E6

#CCA8E6

Compound

#E6CDAA

#E1E6A8

#A8C2E6

#ADA8E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBD6B9

#EDE0CE

#F3EDE4

Darker

#D6A868

#B0782B

#684617

Saturation

#D0C8BE

#E6CCA8

#F2CE9B

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6CDAA

#DDD3AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6CDAA

#D2D2AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6CDAA

#E7C8CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

IKEA038 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

#ECC69B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6CDAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9CBBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#81A2D1

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: #E6CDAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6CDAA;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea038: #E6CDAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea038': '#E6CDAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6CDAA] text-[#E6CDAA]

SCSS

$ikea038: #E6CDAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6CDAA?

#E6CDAA is IKEA038, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6CDAA warm or cool?

IKEA038 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA038?

IKEA038 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 IKEA038?

IKEA038 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA038?

You can download IKEA038 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 IKEA038?

The hex code is #E6CDAA. In RGB it's 230, 205, 170, and in HSL it's 35°, 55%, 78%.

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