GREENS

Bird’s Egg Green

#AACCB9

RGB 170, 204, 185 · HSL 146°, 25%, 73% · CMYK 17, 0, 9, 20

Bird’s Egg Green is #AACCB9 in HEX — rgb(170, 204, 185), hsl(146°, 25%, 73%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 9%, 20%).

Bird’s Egg Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 146°, 25%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#AACCB9

RGB170, 204, 185

HSL146°, 25%, 73%

HSV146°, 17%, 80%

CMYK17, 0, 9, 20

Decimal11193529

CSS RGBrgb(170, 204, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(146, 25%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Taffy Twist 1132-3

ΔE 2.4 · #AAD0BA

Benjamin Moore

Etched 626

ΔE 2.4 · #B2D0BB

Dulux

Pitcher S24D2

ΔE 3.1 · #B5D1BD

Kilz

Green Countryside RG250-01

ΔE 3.1 · #A8CEB6

Sherwin-Williams

Aloe SW6464

ΔE 3.1 · #ACCABC

Behr

Alpine Air BXC-38

ΔE 3.2 · #A6C8B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 4.3 · #A9C7BB

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4.3 · #A6CABF

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 4.4 · #A7D2BA

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 4.5 · #A6CDC2

Vista Paint

Pinetree Trail K-308

ΔE 4.5 · #B2D4BA

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Leaves DE5640

ΔE 5 · #A8C3AA

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8.3 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 8.7 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.3 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AACCB9

#CBA9BC

Analogous

#ABCBA9

#AACCB9

#A9CBC9

Triadic

#AACCB9

#B8A9CB

#CBB8A9

Split-Complementary

#AACCB9

#C9A9CB

#CBA9AB

Tetradic

#AACCB9

#A9ABCB

#CBA9BC

#CBC9A9

Monochromatic

#52896A

#79AF90

#AACCB9

#D9E8DF

#EFF5F2

Rectangle

#AACCB9

#A9BCCB

#CBA9BC

#CBB8A9

Compound

#AACCB9

#A9CBC9

#CBA9BC

#CBA9AB

Variations

Lighter

#BAD6C6

#CDDED5

#E3EBE6

Darker

#79B191

#4A8363

#2A4D39

Saturation

#B5BFB9

#A9CBB8

#8FE5B4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AACCB9

#C1C0BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AACCB9

#C7C7BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AACCB9

#ADC8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bird’s Egg Green sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#BFC6A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AACCB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACCBCA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B686A1

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: #AACCB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #AACCB9;

CSS Variable

--color-bird’s-egg-green: #AACCB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bird’s-egg-green': '#AACCB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AACCB9] text-[#AACCB9]

SCSS

$bird’s-egg-green: #AACCB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AACCB9?

#AACCB9 is Bird’s Egg Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AACCB9 warm or cool?

Bird’s Egg Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bird’s Egg Green?

Bird’s Egg Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Bird’s Egg Green?

Bird’s Egg Green pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bird’s Egg Green?

You can download Bird’s Egg Green 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 Bird’s Egg Green?

The hex code is #AACCB9. In RGB it's 170, 204, 185, and in HSL it's 146°, 25%, 73%.

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