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IKEA003

#F9F2EC

RGB 249, 242, 236 · HSL 28°, 52%, 95% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 2

IKEA003 is #F9F2EC in HEX — rgb(249, 242, 236), hsl(28°, 52%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 2%).

IKEA003 pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 52%, 95%. 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#F9F2EC

RGB249, 242, 236

HSL28°, 52%, 95%

HSV28°, 5%, 98%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 2

Decimal16380652

CSS RGBrgb(249, 242, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 52%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA003 3

Exact match

Behr

Creme Angels 760A-1

ΔE 0.7 · #FAF1EB

Vista Paint

Victorian Cameo K-1304

ΔE 0.8 · #F7F1EA

Benjamin Moore

White 880

ΔE 1.2 · #F5F0EB

Dunn-Edwards

Light Beige DE6211

ΔE 1.3 · #F5EFE8

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Blossom 1076

ΔE 1.6 · #FAEFE9

Sherwin-Williams

Arcade White SW7100

ΔE 1.8 · #F3EEE7

Valspar

Naiveté 7001-21

ΔE 1.8 · #F7EFEC

Dutch Boy

Winter Morning VS-9102

ΔE 2.1 · #FEF4EB

PPG

Summer Lily 1191-1

ΔE 2.1 · #F3ECE7

Kilz

White Wing LJ260

ΔE 2.2 · #F4F3EE

Dulux

Winter Blossom Quarter S04H1Q

ΔE 2.3 · #F9EEEB

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 2.5 · #FBF8F4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4 · #F4F4F4

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 4 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.2 · #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

#F9F2EC

#ECF3F9

Analogous

#F9ECEC

#F9F2EC

#F9F8EC

Triadic

#F9F2EC

#ECF9F2

#F2ECF9

Split-Complementary

#F9F2EC

#ECF9F8

#ECECF9

Tetradic

#F9F2EC

#ECF9EC

#ECF3F9

#F8ECF9

Monochromatic

#D4A377

#E7CAB1

#F9F2EC

Rectangle

#F9F2EC

#F3F9EC

#ECF3F9

#F2ECF9

Compound

#F9F2EC

#F9F8EC

#ECF3F9

#ECECF9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF4EF

#FBF7F4

#FCFAF9

Darker

#E3C0A0

#CB8140

#7C4A1F

Saturation

#F4F2F0

#F9F2EC

#FCF2E9

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

18.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9F2EC

#F6F4ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9F2EC

#F3F3ED

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9F2EC

#F9F1F2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

IKEA003 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

#FAE2CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9F2EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E7F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#A3C1DB

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: #F9F2EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9F2EC;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea003: #F9F2EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea003': '#F9F2EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9F2EC] text-[#F9F2EC]

SCSS

$ikea003: #F9F2EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9F2EC?

#F9F2EC is IKEA003, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9F2EC warm or cool?

IKEA003 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA003?

IKEA003 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 IKEA003?

IKEA003 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA003?

You can download IKEA003 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 IKEA003?

The hex code is #F9F2EC. In RGB it's 249, 242, 236, and in HSL it's 28°, 52%, 95%.

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