Popcorn Kernel 310 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FDEAB7, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cream Gold from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FDEAB7 · 310
Popcorn Kernel
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Popcorn Kernel Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDEAB7
RGB253, 234, 183
Estimated LRV79.2
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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Cream Gold
Kilz
#FDE9B4
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September Morning
Behr
#FFEAB7
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Pale Organza
Vista Paint
#FAE8B7
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Summer Wish
Valspar
#FDEAB4
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Solar Wind
Dunn-Edwards
#FCE9B9
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Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
#FDE8B6
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Hawaiian Cream
Hirshfield's
#FAE8B8
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Sweet Buttercup
PPG
#FDEBBC
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They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
#FBE4B3
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Grain .01
Colorhouse
#FFF0C2
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Colors That Work With Popcorn Kernel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Popcorn Kernel
#FDEAB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D35F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Popcorn Kernel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Popcorn Kernel Room Palettes
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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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Popcorn Kernel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Popcorn Kernel have?
Popcorn Kernel 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 Popcorn Kernel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Popcorn Kernel are Cream Gold by Kilz (a close digital match), September Morning by Behr (a close digital match), Pale Organza by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Popcorn Kernel'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 Popcorn Kernel?
Popcorn Kernel has a estimated lightness value of 79.2, 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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