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IKEA009

#F8F3E9

RGB 248, 243, 233 · HSL 40°, 52%, 94% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 3

IKEA009 is #F8F3E9 in HEX — rgb(248, 243, 233), hsl(40°, 52%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 3%).

IKEA009 pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 52%, 94%. 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#F8F3E9

RGB248, 243, 233

HSL40°, 52%, 94%

HSV40°, 6%, 97%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 3

Decimal16315369

CSS RGBrgb(248, 243, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 52%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA009 9

Exact match

Behr

White Flour OR-W10

ΔE 0.3 · #F7F2E8

Vista Paint

Barely There K-1303

ΔE 0.3 · #F7F2E8

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F3E8

Dunn-Edwards

Powdered DEW316

ΔE 0.9 · #F9F2E7

Benjamin Moore

Pink 890

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F1E8

Dulux

Fair Bianca Half SW1F1

ΔE 1.2 · #F7F5EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Rapture's Light 1020

ΔE 1.3 · #F6F3E7

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 1.4 · #F8F6EC

Sherwin-Williams

White Flour SW7102

ΔE 1.4 · #F4EFE5

PPG

Crumb Cookie 18-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F2F0E6

Valspar

Pale Bloom 7002-8

ΔE 1.7 · #F2EFE5

Dutch Boy

Bora Sand VS-9110

ΔE 2 · #FEF4EB

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.5 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.6 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#F8F3E9

#E8EDF8

Analogous

#F8EAE8

#F8F3E9

#F5F8E8

Triadic

#F8F3E9

#E8F8F2

#F2E8F8

Split-Complementary

#F8F3E9

#E8F5F8

#EAE8F8

Tetradic

#F8F3E9

#E8F8EA

#E8EDF8

#F8E8F5

Monochromatic

#D3B373

#E5D3AE

#F8F3E9

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#F8F3E9

#EDF8E8

#E8EDF8

#F2E8F8

Compound

#F8F3E9

#F5F8E8

#E8EDF8

#EAE8F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9F5EC

#FAF7F2

#FCFAF8

Darker

#E2CB9D

#CA9B3D

#7B5C1F

Saturation

#F2F0ED

#F8F2E8

#FBF4E4

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F3E9

#F7F4EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F3E9

#F4F4EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F3E9

#F9F2F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

IKEA009 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

#F9E3CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F3E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E8EE

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.

#A3B6DB

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: #F8F3E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F3E9;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea009: #F8F3E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea009': '#F8F3E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F3E9] text-[#F8F3E9]

SCSS

$ikea009: #F8F3E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F3E9?

#F8F3E9 is IKEA009, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F3E9 warm or cool?

IKEA009 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA009?

IKEA009 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 IKEA009?

IKEA009 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA009?

You can download IKEA009 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 IKEA009?

The hex code is #F8F3E9. In RGB it's 248, 243, 233, and in HSL it's 40°, 52%, 94%.

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