Corn Silk by PPG paint color

PPG · #F9E4AE · 12-01

Corn Silk

79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone

Corn Silk 12-01 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9E4AE, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Traditional Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Corn Silk Technical Profile

HEX Code#F9E4AE
RGB249, 228, 174
Estimated LRV78.7
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
BrandPPG

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Colors That Work With Corn Silk

These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Corn Silk

#F9E4AE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B7CE64

Trim & Molding

Digital 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 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 Corn Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Corn Silk are Traditional Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Shooting Star by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Glad Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Corn Silk'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 Corn Silk?
Corn Silk has a estimated lightness value of 78.7, 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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