Corn Silk reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 79 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #F9E4B8 · 40YY 77/242
Corn Silk
79%LRV Value
Corn Silk Technical Profile
What color is PPG Corn Silk (40YY 77/242)? It's a light warm orange — hex #F9E4B8, LRV 79. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Corn Silk is Kilz Magnolia — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Pretty Pretty Picture and Behr Oklahoma Wheat also close. 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. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. 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. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Corn Silk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Magnolia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pretty Pretty Picture
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oklahoma Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Friendly Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Lite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mushroom Cap
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Autumn Child
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Creamy Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Corn Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Corn Silk
#F9E4B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BACD65
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 colors match Corn Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Corn Silk are Magnolia by Kilz (a near-identical match), Pretty Pretty Picture by Valspar (a near-identical match), Oklahoma Wheat by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Corn Silk's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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 79.1, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Corn Silk depends on the room. Here's how to choose.