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IKEA002

#EFE8E1

RGB 239, 232, 225 · HSL 30°, 30%, 91% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 6

IKEA002 is #EFE8E1 in HEX — rgb(239, 232, 225), hsl(30°, 30%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 6%).

IKEA002 pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 30%, 91%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#EFE8E1

RGB239, 232, 225

HSL30°, 30%, 91%

HSV30°, 6%, 94%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 6

Decimal15722721

CSS RGBrgb(239, 232, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 30%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA002 2

Exact match

Valspar

Virtue 7001-15

ΔE 0.6 · #EEE7DF

PPG

Almond Roca 1072-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E8E0

Kilz

Windmill White TB-10

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE7DE

Vista Paint

Mountain Peak K-1191

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE7DE

Benjamin Moore

Cloudy 2107-70

ΔE 1.3 · #EBE5DF

Sherwin-Williams

Marshmallow SW7001

ΔE 1.3 · #EEE9E0

Behr

Jet White QE-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F1EBE2

Dulux

White Calm SW1H5

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE9E2

Dunn-Edwards

Spooled White DE6071

ΔE 1.8 · #F5EAE3

Hallman-Lindsay

Umber Style 208

ΔE 1.8 · #ECE7DD

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.8 · #E9E6DF

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.2 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.6 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.7 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.8 · #F4F4F4

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 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

#EFE8E1

#E1E8EF

Analogous

#EFE1E1

#EFE8E1

#EFEFE1

Triadic

#EFE8E1

#E1EFE8

#E8E1EF

Split-Complementary

#EFE8E1

#E1EFEF

#E1E1EF

Tetradic

#EFE8E1

#E1EFE1

#E1E8EF

#EFE1EF

Monochromatic

#B99C7E

#D4C2AF

#EFE8E1

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#EFE8E1

#E8EFE1

#E1E8EF

#E8E1EF

Compound

#EFE8E1

#EFEFE1

#E1E8EF

#E1E1EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2EDE7

#F5F1EE

#F9F7F5

Darker

#CFBAA4

#AA8056

#644A31

Saturation

#EAE8E6

#EFE8E1

#F7E8D9

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE8E1

#ECEAE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE8E1

#E9E9E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE8E1

#EFE7E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

IKEA002 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

#F3DBC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE8E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E0E8

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.

#AFBFD0

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: #EFE8E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE8E1;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea002: #EFE8E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea002': '#EFE8E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE8E1] text-[#EFE8E1]

SCSS

$ikea002: #EFE8E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE8E1?

#EFE8E1 is IKEA002, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE8E1 warm or cool?

IKEA002 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA002?

IKEA002 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 IKEA002?

IKEA002 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA002?

You can download IKEA002 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 IKEA002?

The hex code is #EFE8E1. In RGB it's 239, 232, 225, and in HSL it's 30°, 30%, 91%.

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