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Corn Silk
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Corn Silk Technical Profile
What color is Corn Silk? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F9E4AE. Colors similar to Corn Silk include Benjamin Moore Traditional Yellow, Sherwin-Williams Glad Yellow, Benjamin Moore Shooting Star. Corn Silk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Corn Silk reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Corn Silk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Traditional Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glad Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Natural Raffia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Summer Wish
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vanilla Ice Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Corn Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Corn Silk
#F9E4AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Corn Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Corn Silk 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Corn Silk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Corn Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Corn Silk have?
Corn Silk by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Corn Silk from other brands?
The closest matches are Traditional Yellow by Benjamin Moore (#F7E2AB), Glad Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#F5E1AC), Shooting Star by Benjamin Moore (#FDE7B1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Corn Silk?
Corn Silk has an LRV of 78.7, 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 Corn Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.