ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cornsilk (198) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 76. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Friendly Yellow (SW 6680), Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 76.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2E1B4 |
| RGB | 242, 225, 180 |
| HSL | 44°, 70%, 83% |
About Cornsilk
Cornsilk (198) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 76, Cornsilk reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cornsilk's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Mushroom Cap (177); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cornsilk changes with the light
Cornsilk has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Cornsilk's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cornsilk will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Cornsilk can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cornsilk will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cornsilk in real homes
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Cornsilk 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
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cornsilk questions
What undertone does Cornsilk have?
Cornsilk has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cornsilk's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cornsilk a light or dark color?
Cornsilk has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 76.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, Cornsilk reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Cornsilk in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Friendly Yellow SW 6680 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Hound Lemon No.2 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cornsilk?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cornsilk's undertone.
Where does Cornsilk work best?
Cornsilk works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 76, Cornsilk reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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