ColorplanBenjamin Moore Popcorn Kernel (310) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Friendly Yellow (SW 6680), Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Lighthouse (2018-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 82.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCE9B6 |
| RGB | 252, 233, 182 |
| HSL | 44°, 92%, 85% |
About Popcorn Kernel
Popcorn Kernel (310) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 82, Popcorn Kernel 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 Popcorn Kernel'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 Good Vibrations (296); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Popcorn Kernel changes with the light
Popcorn Kernel is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Popcorn Kernel's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Popcorn Kernel 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 Popcorn Kernel can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Popcorn Kernel will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Popcorn Kernel in real homes
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Popcorn Kernel 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 2.3
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Popcorn Kernel questions
What undertone does Popcorn Kernel have?
Popcorn Kernel has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Popcorn Kernel's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Popcorn Kernel a light or dark color?
Popcorn Kernel has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Popcorn Kernel reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Popcorn Kernel in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Friendly Yellow SW 6680 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Popcorn Kernel?
Try Lighthouse (2018-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Popcorn Kernel's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Popcorn Kernel work best?
Popcorn Kernel works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 82, Popcorn Kernel reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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