Little Greene Acorn 87

Official page:Acorn 87
Code:87
Name:Acorn
Brand:Little Greene
Collections:Colours of England, Green

What color is Little Greene Acorn?

Little Greene 87 Acorn is a warm and earthy color that brings a sense of organic elegance to any space. This rich hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft neutrals, and deep chocolate browns. When combined with accents in pale greens and muted golds, Little Greene 87 Acorn creates a harmonious color scheme that exudes sophistication and warmth. Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor accents, this versatile color adds depth and character to both modern and traditional interiors. Consider incorporating textiles in shades of ivory, taupe, and rust to enhance the inviting charm of Little Greene 87 Acorn in your home.

Little Greene Acorn reviews (4 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this green that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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Little Greene Acorn 87 wall paint
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Little Greene Acorn 87 wall paint
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Little Greene Acorn 87 door
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What are Little Greene Acorn undertones?

Acorn has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#E0E3C4

RGB code:

224, 227, 196

Is Little Greene Acorn 87 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 66°, this Green reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

87 Acorn HSL code: 66, 36%, 83%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Acorn

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Acorn:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Color codes

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HEX#e0e3c4Copy color code
RGB Decimal224, 227, 196Copy color code
RGB Percent87.84%, 89.02%, 76.86%Copy color code
HSVHue: 66° Saturation: 13.66% Value: 89.02%Copy color code
HSLhsl(66, 36, 83)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.32 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 13.66 Key: 10.98Copy color code
YIQY: 222.569 I: 8.174 Q: -10.282Copy color code
XYZX: 68.172 Y: 74.771 Z: 63.051Copy color code
CIE LabL:89.286 a:-6.251 b:14.826Copy color code
CIE LuvL:89.286 u:-0.096 v:22.86Copy color code
Decimal14738372Copy color code
Hunter Lab86.471, -10.598, 17.298Copy color code
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