Corn Silk 12-01 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F9E4AE, 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.
Ref. #F9E4AE · 12-01
Corn Silk
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Corn Silk Technical Profile
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Corn Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Corn Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCorn Silk
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTraditional Yellow
Traditional Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glad Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chipped Porcelain
Dutch Boy
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
Gold Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Corn Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Corn Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Corn Silk are Traditional Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shooting Star by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glad Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.