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IKEA053

#E8DDE2

RGB 232, 221, 226 · HSL 333°, 19%, 89% · CMYK 0, 5, 3, 9

IKEA053 is #E8DDE2 in HEX — rgb(232, 221, 226), hsl(333°, 19%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 3%, 9%).

IKEA053 pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 19%, 89%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E8DDE2

RGB232, 221, 226

HSL333°, 19%, 89%

HSV333°, 5%, 91%

CMYK0, 5, 3, 9

Decimal15261154

CSS RGBrgb(232, 221, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 19%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA053 53

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ostrich Tail C-1222

ΔE 0.5 · #E8DEE3

Dulux

Tinge Of Mauve Quarter S46D1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E7DDE1

Behr

Dreamy White 120E-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E9DFE5

PPG

Mauve Wisp 1044-2

ΔE 0.9 · #EADDE1

Hallman-Lindsay

Ostrich Tail 1223

ΔE 1.3 · #EADFE6

Valspar

Winter Sunrise 1002-8C

ΔE 1.3 · #EADDE0

Dunn-Edwards

Billowing Clouds DE6009

ΔE 2.3 · #E7D9DB

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 2.3 · #E0DADF

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.4 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 2.4 · #E0D7DC

Benjamin Moore

Rosemist 1366

ΔE 2.5 · #EFE1E3

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 4.2 · #E7DEDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.7 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 5.7 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E8DDE2

#DEE8E3

Analogous

#E8DEE8

#E8DDE2

#E8DEDE

Triadic

#E8DDE2

#E2E8DE

#DEE2E8

Split-Complementary

#E8DDE2

#DEE8DE

#DEE8E8

Tetradic

#E8DDE2

#E8E8DE

#DEE8E3

#DEDEE8

Monochromatic

#AA8394

#C9B0BB

#E8DDE2

#F5F0F2

Rectangle

#E8DDE2

#E8E3DE

#DEE8E3

#DEE2E8

Compound

#E8DDE2

#E8DEDE

#DEE8E3

#DEE8E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE4E8

#F1EBEE

#F6F4F5

Darker

#C4A7B4

#97637A

#583947

Saturation

#E5E1E3

#E8DEE2

#F4D2E1

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8DDE2

#E1E1E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8DDE2

#DFDFE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8DDE2

#E7DEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

IKEA053 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

#EDD2C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8DDE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD7E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#AFCFC1

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: #E8DDE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8DDE2;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea053: #E8DDE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea053': '#E8DDE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8DDE2] text-[#E8DDE2]

SCSS

$ikea053: #E8DDE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8DDE2?

#E8DDE2 is IKEA053, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8DDE2 warm or cool?

IKEA053 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA053?

IKEA053 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 IKEA053?

IKEA053 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA053?

You can download IKEA053 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 IKEA053?

The hex code is #E8DDE2. In RGB it's 232, 221, 226, and in HSL it's 333°, 19%, 89%.

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