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IKEA018

#EAEADF

RGB 234, 234, 223 · HSL 60°, 21%, 90% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 8

IKEA018 is #EAEADF in HEX — rgb(234, 234, 223), hsl(60°, 21%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 8%).

IKEA018 pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 21%, 90%. 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#EAEADF

RGB234, 234, 223

HSL60°, 21%, 90%

HSV60°, 5%, 92%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 8

Decimal15395551

CSS RGBrgb(234, 234, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 21%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA018 18

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ice Dream C-31

ΔE 0.5 · #EAEAE0

Kilz

Dusty Miller LG190-01

ΔE 0.5 · #EAEBE0

Behr

White Clay 730C-1

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE9DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Ice Dream 32

ΔE 0.7 · #EAEBE1

Benjamin Moore

Sebring 1492

ΔE 0.8 · #E8E8DE

Valspar

Promenade 7006-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E9E0

PPG

Ageless 1123-1

ΔE 1.2 · #ECECDF

Dulux

White Verdict Half SW1D2

ΔE 1.2 · #EEEBE0

Sherwin-Williams

Alabaster SW7008

ΔE 1.2 · #EDEAE0

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 1.4 · #E5E7DC

Dunn-Edwards

Abstract White DE6232

ΔE 1.5 · #EDE9DD

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.6 · #EAE9E1

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.8 · #F0ECE1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.4 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EAEADF

#E0E0EB

Analogous

#EBE6E0

#EAEADF

#E6EBE0

Triadic

#EAEADF

#E0EBEB

#EBE0EB

Split-Complementary

#EAEADF

#E0E6EB

#E6E0EB

Tetradic

#EAEADF

#E0EBE6

#E0E0EB

#EBE0E6

Monochromatic

#AEAE84

#CDCDB2

#EAEADF

#F5F5F0

Rectangle

#EAEADF

#E0EBE0

#E0E0EB

#EBE0EB

Compound

#EAEADF

#E6EBE0

#E0E0EB

#E6E0EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFEFE6

#F2F2ED

#F7F7F5

Darker

#C7C7A8

#9B9B61

#5B5B38

Saturation

#E7E7E4

#EBEBE0

#F5F5D6

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAEADF

#ECE9E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAEADF

#EAEAE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAEADF

#EBE8E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

IKEA018 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

#EFDCC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAEADF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCE1E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFAFCF

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: #EAEADF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAEADF;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea018: #EAEADF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea018': '#EAEADF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAEADF] text-[#EAEADF]

SCSS

$ikea018: #EAEADF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAEADF?

#EAEADF is IKEA018, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAEADF warm or cool?

IKEA018 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA018?

IKEA018 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with IKEA018?

IKEA018 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 IKEA018?

You can download IKEA018 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 IKEA018?

The hex code is #EAEADF. In RGB it's 234, 234, 223, and in HSL it's 60°, 21%, 90%.

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