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Cornstalk

#A79C5F

RGB 167, 156, 95 · HSL 51°, 29%, 51% · CMYK 0, 7, 43, 35

Cornstalk is #A79C5F in HEX — rgb(167, 156, 95), hsl(51°, 29%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 43%, 35%).

Cornstalk pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 29%, 51%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A79C5F

RGB167, 156, 95

HSL51°, 29%, 51%

HSV51°, 43%, 65%

CMYK0, 7, 43, 35

Decimal10984543

CSS RGBrgb(167, 156, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 29%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cornstalk S17E6

Exact match

PPG

Loveliest Leaves 1116-6

ΔE 1 · #A69A5C

Vista Paint

Shiny Gold C-387

ΔE 2.4 · #AEA065

Hallman-Lindsay

Shiny Gold 388

ΔE 2.7 · #AE9F65

Behr

Ginger Tea S320-5

ΔE 4 · #ABA56A

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 4.3 · #B3A36A

Sherwin-Williams

Tupelo Tree SW6417

ΔE 4.4 · #9C9152

Benjamin Moore

Ponderosa 531

ΔE 5 · #9D9B63

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 5.2 · #B7A86D

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.9 · #9E9764

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.6 · #998F5B

Kilz

Grapeyard Ridge LF290-01

ΔE 7.1 · #919157

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.4 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 12.5 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.9 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.4 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A79C5F

#5E69A6

Analogous

#A6775E

#A79C5F

#8DA65E

Triadic

#A79C5F

#5EA69B

#9B5EA6

Split-Complementary

#A79C5F

#5E8DA6

#775EA6

Tetradic

#A79C5F

#5EA677

#5E69A6

#A65E8D

Monochromatic

#454026

#766E41

#A79C5F

#C1BA8F

#DDD8C0

Rectangle

#A79C5F

#69A65E

#5E69A6

#9B5EA6

Compound

#A79C5F

#8DA65E

#5E69A6

#775EA6

Variations

Lighter

#B8AF7E

#C7C1A2

#DCD9CA

Darker

#887E48

#5E5731

#37331C

Saturation

#8D8A77

#A69B5E

#D3BA31

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A79C5F

#A79C60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A79C5F

#9E9E6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A79C5F

#AA959A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cornstalk brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BDA262

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A79C5F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AAA787

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#535B8A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A79C5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A79C5F;

CSS Variable

--color-cornstalk: #A79C5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cornstalk': '#A79C5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A79C5F] text-[#A79C5F]

SCSS

$cornstalk: #A79C5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A79C5F?

#A79C5F is Cornstalk, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A79C5F warm or cool?

Cornstalk reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cornstalk?

Cornstalk works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Cornstalk?

Cornstalk pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cornstalk?

You can download Cornstalk on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cornstalk?

The hex code is #A79C5F. In RGB it's 167, 156, 95, and in HSL it's 51°, 29%, 51%.

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