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IKEA040

#F9DF9C

RGB 249, 223, 156 · HSL 43°, 89%, 79% · CMYK 0, 10, 37, 2

IKEA040 is #F9DF9C in HEX — rgb(249, 223, 156), hsl(43°, 89%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 37%, 2%).

IKEA040 pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 89%, 79%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F9DF9C

RGB249, 223, 156

HSL43°, 89%, 79%

HSV43°, 37%, 98%

CMYK0, 10, 37, 2

Decimal16375708

CSS RGBrgb(249, 223, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 89%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA040 40

Exact match

Vista Paint

Primrose Path C-937

ΔE 1.5 · #FEE2A0

Benjamin Moore

Golden 297 · CC-214

ΔE 1.6 · #FBE2A1

Dunn-Edwards

Durango Dust DE5380

ΔE 1.7 · #FBE3A1

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 1.7 · #FAE39F

Hallman-Lindsay

Primrose Path 938

ΔE 1.8 · #FFE3A1

Valspar

Peach Tickle 3002-2B

ΔE 1.8 · #FFE3A1

Behr

Sunflower Seed P270-3

ΔE 2.2 · #FFE5A0

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 2.3 · #F7E29D

Dulux

Sundaze S16G3

ΔE 2.3 · #FADE97

Sherwin-Williams

La Luna Amarilla SW9016

ΔE 2.5 · #FDDFA0

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3.3 · #F7D99B

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 3.9 · #EDD595

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 4.1 · #FCDFA4

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 5.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#F9DF9C

#9AB5F9

Analogous

#F9AE9A

#F9DF9C

#E4F99A

Triadic

#F9DF9C

#9AF9DE

#DE9AF9

Split-Complementary

#F9DF9C

#9AE4F9

#AE9AF9

Tetradic

#F9DF9C

#9AF9AE

#9AB5F9

#F99AE4

Monochromatic

#ECAD0E

#F5C751

#F9DF9C

#FDF6E2

#FEF7E7

Rectangle

#F9DF9C

#B5F99A

#9AB5F9

#DE9AF9

Compound

#F9DF9C

#E4F99A

#9AB5F9

#AE9AF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAE5AE

#F7E9C7

#F8F1E1

Darker

#F9C749

#DB9E02

#815C00

Saturation

#D8D0BB

#F9DE9A

#FCDF97

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9DF9C

#F2E49D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9DF9C

#E4E4A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9DF9C

#FCD7DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

IKEA040 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

#FAD490

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9DF9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D9B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#6C90EB

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: #F9DF9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9DF9C;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea040: #F9DF9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea040': '#F9DF9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9DF9C] text-[#F9DF9C]

SCSS

$ikea040: #F9DF9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9DF9C?

#F9DF9C is IKEA040, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9DF9C warm or cool?

IKEA040 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA040?

IKEA040 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with IKEA040?

IKEA040 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 IKEA040?

You can download IKEA040 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 IKEA040?

The hex code is #F9DF9C. In RGB it's 249, 223, 156, and in HSL it's 43°, 89%, 79%.

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