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Pale Corn

#F7D197

RGB 247, 209, 151 · HSL 36°, 86%, 78% · CMYK 0, 15, 39, 3

Pale Corn is #F7D197 in HEX — rgb(247, 209, 151), hsl(36°, 86%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 39%, 3%).

Pale Corn pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 86%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F7D197

RGB247, 209, 151

HSL36°, 86%, 78%

HSV36°, 39%, 97%

CMYK0, 15, 39, 3

Decimal16241047

CSS RGBrgb(247, 209, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 86%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Corn S13G3

Exact match

Kilz

Pineapple Citrus LE140-01

ΔE 1.5 · #F3CF93

Hallman-Lindsay

Jonquil Trail 925

ΔE 2.1 · #F7D395

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 2.4 · #F3CE90

Dunn-Edwards

August Morning DE5283

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD79D

Valspar

Lazy Sun 3006-6A

ΔE 2.4 · #FAD79E

Behr

Honey Butter 320C-3

ΔE 2.6 · #F7D394

Vista Paint

Jonquil Trail C-924

ΔE 2.6 · #F7D394

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 2.8 · #EFCD96

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Blush SW6660

ΔE 3.1 · #F5CF9B

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 4.3 · #F7D99B

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 4.6 · #F9D09F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5.5 · #E9D095

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 6.2 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#F7D197

#97BDF7

Analogous

#F7A097

#F7D197

#EDF797

Triadic

#F7D197

#97F7D1

#D197F7

Split-Complementary

#F7D197

#97EDF7

#A097F7

Tetradic

#F7D197

#97F7A0

#97BDF7

#F797ED

Monochromatic

#E48F11

#F2B150

#F7D197

#FDF0DE

#FDF4E7

Rectangle

#F7D197

#BDF797

#97BDF7

#D197F7

Compound

#F7D197

#EDF797

#97BDF7

#A097F7

Variations

Lighter

#F9DAAC

#F6E2C5

#F7EEE0

Darker

#F6B049

#D58206

#7F4C01

Saturation

#D5CAB8

#F7D197

#FBD193

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7D197

#E9DB97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7D197

#D8D8A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7D197

#F9CAD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pale Corn reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F9C98C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7D197

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6CEB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6A9DE8

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F7D197;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7D197;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-corn: #F7D197;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-corn': '#F7D197' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7D197] text-[#F7D197]

SCSS

$pale-corn: #F7D197;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7D197?

#F7D197 is Pale Corn, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F7D197 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Corn?

Pale Corn works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pale Corn?

Pale Corn pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pale Corn?

You can download Pale Corn 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 Pale Corn?

The hex code is #F7D197. In RGB it's 247, 209, 151, and in HSL it's 36°, 86%, 78%.

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