Ref. #F9B800 · MP28240
Yellow Corn
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Yellow Corn Technical Profile
What color is Yellow Corn? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #F9B800. Colors similar to Yellow Corn include Dunn-Edwards Yellow Summer, Valspar Gold Abundance, Behr Center Stage. Yellow Corn has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Yellow Corn sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Yellow Corn
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Yellow Summer
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Abundance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Center Stage
Behr
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Look at the Bright Side
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Nugget
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Look At The Bright Side
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Corn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Corn
#F9B800
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7D557
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Corn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Corn 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
Similar MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Yellow Corn.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Corn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Corn have?
Yellow Corn by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Yellow Corn from other brands?
The closest matches are Yellow Summer by Dunn-Edwards (#F9B500), Gold Abundance by Valspar (#FFBB08), Center Stage by Behr (#FEBD00). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yellow Corn?
Yellow Corn has an LRV of 54.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow Corn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.