Birthday Cake 1059-2 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E9D2CC, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Conch Shell from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9D2CC · 1059-2
Birthday Cake
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Birthday Cake Technical Profile
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Birthday Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Birthday Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBirthday Cake
Nearly identical
BehrConch Shell
Conch Shell
Behr
Nearly identical
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Charmed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cameo Coral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pleasant Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shelled
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Berries
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Satin Slipper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Satin Slipper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Innocence
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Birthday Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birthday Cake
#E9D2CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1A381
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Birthday Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birthday Cake Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
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More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Birthday Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birthday Cake have?
Birthday Cake by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Birthday Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Birthday Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birthday Cake are Conch Shell by Behr (a near-identical match), Calamine by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Charmed by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Birthday Cake's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Birthday Cake?
Birthday Cake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Birthday Cake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.