GREENS

Birdcage

#E4EECE

RGB 228, 238, 206 · HSL 79°, 48%, 87% · CMYK 4, 0, 13, 7

Birdcage is #E4EECE in HEX — rgb(228, 238, 206), hsl(79°, 48%, 87%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 13%, 7%).

Birdcage pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 79°, 48%, 87%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E4EECE

RGB228, 238, 206

HSL79°, 48%, 87%

HSV79°, 13%, 93%

CMYK4, 0, 13, 7

Decimal15003342

CSS RGBrgb(228, 238, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(79, 48%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Birdcage LG200-02

Exact match

Vista Paint

Perennial Path K-374

ΔE 0.6 · #E6EFCF

PPG

Quiet Rain 1221-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E7EFCF

Benjamin Moore

Crisp 534

ΔE 1.4 · #E1EACB

Dulux

Greenette Half S21G1H

ΔE 1.6 · #E3F0D2

Valspar

Apple Slice 6006-9A

ΔE 1.7 · #E6EECB

Behr

Positive Energy S370-1

ΔE 2.2 · #E3EFD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Earth Happiness 769

ΔE 2.6 · #E3EDC8

Dunn-Edwards

Flower Bulb DE5582

ΔE 3.1 · #D9E8C9

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 5.1 · #D4E7C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.4 · #EEEACD

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 5.5 · #D3DFC1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 5.5 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 7.9 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 8.2 · #ECE6D1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E4EECE

#D8CEEE

Analogous

#EEE8CE

#E4EECE

#D4EECE

Triadic

#E4EECE

#CEE4EE

#EECEE4

Split-Complementary

#E4EECE

#CED4EE

#E8CEEE

Tetradic

#E4EECE

#CEEEE8

#D8CEEE

#EECED4

Monochromatic

#A5C65D

#C4DA95

#E4EECE

#F4F8EC

Rectangle

#E4EECE

#CEEED8

#D8CEEE

#EECEE4

Compound

#E4EECE

#D4EECE

#D8CEEE

#E8CEEE

Variations

Lighter

#E9F1D8

#EEF3E3

#F5F7EF

Darker

#C0D98A

#92BA3A

#556E20

Saturation

#E0E3D9

#E4EECE

#E7F6C5

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4EECE

#EEE8CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4EECE

#ECECD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4EECE

#E7E9EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Birdcage 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

#EADFB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4EECE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8E4DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#B3A1D8

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: #E4EECE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4EECE;

CSS Variable

--color-birdcage: #E4EECE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'birdcage': '#E4EECE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4EECE] text-[#E4EECE]

SCSS

$birdcage: #E4EECE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4EECE?

#E4EECE is Birdcage, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E4EECE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Birdcage?

Birdcage works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Birdcage?

Birdcage 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 Birdcage?

You can download Birdcage 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 Birdcage?

The hex code is #E4EECE. In RGB it's 228, 238, 206, and in HSL it's 79°, 48%, 87%.

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