Cornsilk Yellow DET498 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F4C96C, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F4C96C · DET498
Cornsilk Yellow
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cornsilk Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4C96C
RGB244, 201, 108
Estimated LRV62.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Cornsilk Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cornsilk Yellow
#F4C96C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BACE64
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cornsilk Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cornsilk Yellow 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 Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cornsilk Yellow have?
Cornsilk Yellow by Dunn-Edwards 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 Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cornsilk Yellow are Warm Gold by PPG (a close digital match), Sol De Yucatan by PPG (a close digital match), Firefly by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cornsilk Yellow'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 Yellow?
Cornsilk Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 62.1, 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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