Birthday Cake 1059-2 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E9D2CC, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calamine from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E9D2CC · 1059-2
Birthday Cake
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Birthday Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9D2CC
RGB233, 210, 204
Estimated LRV67.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Birthday Cake
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Birthday Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birthday Cake are Calamine by Farrow & Ball (nearly identical in our digital data), Misty Memories by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data), Charmed by Valspar (nearly identical in our digital data) — 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 estimated lightness value 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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