Benjamin Moore

Birdhouse

316

Birdhouse is a pale yellow with gentle warm undertones. Its LRV of 83.07 is very high, so it reads light and luminous even in moderate light. It fits kitchens, dining areas, or sunrooms where a light yellow is appropriate.

Pale Oak and White Dove keep surrounding surfaces neutral, while Buttercup and Hawthorne Yellow stay in a related range. Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal can add contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

316

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Birdhouse in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Birdhouse under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Birdhouse under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

50°

Orange Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

84%

Highly Saturated

LRV

83.1
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#FAF1C6
RGB Decimal
250, 241, 198
RGB Percent
98.0%, 94.5%, 77.6%
HSL
49.6, 83.9%, 87.8%
HSV
49.6, 20.8%, 98.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 3.6%, 20.8%, 2.0%
YIQ
238.8, 19.2, -11.5
XYZ
81.07, 87.31, 66.01
CIE Lab
94.87, -3.70, 21.89
CIE Luv
94.87, 7.74, 32.39
Hunter Lab
93.44, -3.77, 20.00
Decimal
16445894

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light