ORANGES

IKEA124

#FFB953

RGB 255, 185, 83 · HSL 36°, 100%, 66% · CMYK 0, 27, 67, 0

IKEA124 is #FFB953 in HEX — rgb(255, 185, 83), hsl(36°, 100%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 67%, 0%).

IKEA124 pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 100%, 66%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FFB953

RGB255, 185, 83

HSL36°, 100%, 66%

HSV36°, 67%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 67, 0

Decimal16759123

CSS RGBrgb(255, 185, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 100%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA124 124

Exact match

Behr

Solar Storm P250-5

ΔE 2.8 · #FFBA5A

PPG

Mango Margarita 1204-7

ΔE 2.9 · #F7B74E

Benjamin Moore

Sunflower 174

ΔE 3 · #F6B650

Valspar

Golden Moon 3004-3B

ΔE 3.5 · #F5B651

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 4.1 · #F2AF46

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 4.1 · #FEB14B

Dunn-Edwards

Marigold DE5291

ΔE 4.4 · #F9BB59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 6.3 · #EFA94A

Vista Paint

Gold's Great Touch C-960

ΔE 6.3 · #FFC163

Dulux

Dairy Made S13H8

ΔE 6.4 · #F1AD3C

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 6.5 · #EFAE52

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold's Great Touch 961

ΔE 7.1 · #FFC265

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.7 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 11 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 14 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FFB953

#5297FF

Analogous

#FF6352

#FFB953

#EEFF52

Triadic

#FFB953

#52FFBA

#BA52FF

Split-Complementary

#FFB953

#52EEFF

#6352FF

Tetradic

#FFB953

#52FF63

#5297FF

#FF52EE

Monochromatic

#B86E00

#FF9B05

#FFB953

#FFD89E

#FFF5E5

Rectangle

#FFB953

#97FF52

#5297FF

#BA52FF

Compound

#FFB953

#EEFF52

#5297FF

#6352FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC874

#F7D49F

#F6E5CB

Darker

#FF9F0E

#B96F00

#6C4100

Saturation

#C2AE8E

#FFBA52

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB953

#E3CF50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB953

#C7C768

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB953

#FFB0BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

IKEA124 reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FFB759

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB953

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBC7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#357DE9

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #FFB953;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB953;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea124: #FFB953;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea124': '#FFB953' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB953] text-[#FFB953]

SCSS

$ikea124: #FFB953;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB953?

#FFB953 is IKEA124, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB953 warm or cool?

IKEA124 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA124?

IKEA124 works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA124?

IKEA124 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download IKEA124?

You can download IKEA124 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 IKEA124?

The hex code is #FFB953. In RGB it's 255, 185, 83, and in HSL it's 36°, 100%, 66%.

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