ColorplanBenjamin Moore Corn Stalk (542) is a mid-tone green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 57. For trim, try Harwood Putty (CW-5).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 56.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BACDA0 |
| RGB | 186, 205, 160 |
| HSL | 85°, 31%, 72% |
About Corn Stalk
Corn Stalk (542) is a mid-tone, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 57, Corn Stalk has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Corn Stalk's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Landscape (430), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Corn Stalk changes with the light
Corn Stalk has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Corn Stalk's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Corn Stalk will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Corn Stalk close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Corn Stalk will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Corn Stalk in real homes
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Corn Stalk equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.8
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Cooking Apple Green (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Corn Stalk questions
What undertone does Corn Stalk have?
Corn Stalk has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Corn Stalk's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Corn Stalk a light or dark color?
Corn Stalk has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Corn Stalk has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Corn Stalk in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (closest available, ΔE 9.8); Farrow & Ball: Whirlybird No.309 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 7.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Corn Stalk?
Try Harwood Putty (CW-5) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Corn Stalk's undertone.
Where does Corn Stalk work best?
Corn Stalk works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 57, Corn Stalk has visible color without darkening a room much.
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