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Corn Kernel

#F2C964

RGB 242, 201, 100 · HSL 43°, 85%, 67% · CMYK 0, 17, 59, 5

Corn Kernel is #F2C964 in HEX — rgb(242, 201, 100), hsl(43°, 85%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 59%, 5%).

Corn Kernel pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 85%, 67%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F2C964

RGB242, 201, 100

HSL43°, 85%, 67%

HSV43°, 59%, 95%

CMYK0, 17, 59, 5

Decimal15911268

CSS RGBrgb(242, 201, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 85%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Corn Kernel S14H5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Firefly 299

ΔE 2.2 · #EFC564

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Crest DE5353

ΔE 2.2 · #F6CA69

Valspar

Sweet Lemon 3006-3B

ΔE 2.4 · #F2C85E

Sherwin-Williams

Overjoy SW6689

ΔE 2.7 · #EEC25F

PPG

Sol De Yucatan 17-18

ΔE 2.9 · #F1C96A

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 3 · #ECC363

Vista Paint

I'm a Local C-862

ΔE 3.7 · #EBBF5A

Hallman-Lindsay

I'm A Local 863

ΔE 3.7 · #EBBF5C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 4 · #EABE5B

Behr

Zinnia Gold 320B-5

ΔE 4.6 · #FFD66F

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 4.6 · #FBD473

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7.2 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 8.6 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.2 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 12.7 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2C964

#638CF2

Analogous

#F28263

#F2C964

#D3F263

Triadic

#F2C964

#63F2CA

#CA63F2

Split-Complementary

#F2C964

#63D3F2

#8263F2

Tetradic

#F2C964

#63F282

#638CF2

#F263D3

Monochromatic

#AF810E

#EDB21D

#F2C964

#F8E2AA

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#F2C964

#8CF263

#638CF2

#CA63F2

Compound

#F2C964

#D3F263

#638CF2

#8263F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5D482

#F1DCA8

#F3E9D0

Darker

#F2B61F

#B68406

#6C4E01

Saturation

#C0B495

#F2CA63

#F9CD5D

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2C964

#E5D264

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2C964

#D1D178

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2C964

#F5BEC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Corn Kernel 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

#F5C366

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2C964

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2C88A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#426FE1

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: #F2C964;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2C964;

CSS Variable

--color-corn-kernel: #F2C964;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'corn-kernel': '#F2C964' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2C964] text-[#F2C964]

SCSS

$corn-kernel: #F2C964;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2C964?

#F2C964 is Corn Kernel, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2C964 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Corn Kernel?

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

What colors pair well with Corn Kernel?

Corn Kernel 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 Corn Kernel?

You can download Corn Kernel 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 Corn Kernel?

The hex code is #F2C964. In RGB it's 242, 201, 100, and in HSL it's 43°, 85%, 67%.

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