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.
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What are Little Greene Acorn undertones?
The undertone of Acorn can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#E0E3C4
RGB code:
224, 227, 196
Is Little Greene Acorn 87 cool or warm?
With a hue of 66° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the 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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Acorn:
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.
Darker shades
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Acorn
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e0e3c4 | |
| RGB Decimal | 224, 227, 196 | |
| RGB Percent | 87.84%, 89.02%, 76.86% | |
| HSV | Hue: 66° Saturation: 13.66% Value: 89.02% | |
| HSL | hsl(66, 36, 83) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.32 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 13.66 Key: 10.98 | |
| YIQ | Y: 222.569 I: 8.174 Q: -10.282 | |
| XYZ | X: 68.172 Y: 74.771 Z: 63.051 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.286 a:-6.251 b:14.826 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.286 u:-0.096 v:22.86 | |
| Decimal | 14738372 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.471, -10.598, 17.298 |
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