Cornsilk 198 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F3E2B5, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Frosting from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F3E2B5 · 198
Cornsilk
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cornsilk Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E2B5
RGB243, 226, 181
Estimated LRV72.3
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 Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Yellow Frosting
Kilz
#F5E3B4
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Gentle Glow
PPG
#F6E5B9
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Oklahoma Wheat
Behr
#F7E5B9
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Country Crème
Dutch Boy
#F3E1B7
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Hirshfield's
#F4E5B7
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Martica
Vista Paint
#F3E4B5
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Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E5BC
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Demure Yellow
Valspar
#F2E1BA
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Solar Wind
Dunn-Edwards
#FCE9B9
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#EFDBB3
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Colors That Work With Cornsilk
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cornsilk
#F3E2B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C56D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cornsilk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cornsilk 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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Cornsilk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cornsilk have?
Cornsilk by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Cornsilk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cornsilk are Yellow Frosting by Kilz (a close digital match), Gentle Glow by PPG (a close digital match), Natural Straw by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cornsilk'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 Cornsilk?
Cornsilk has a estimated lightness value of 72.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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