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Cornmeal

#FFD483

RGB 255, 212, 131 · HSL 39°, 100%, 76% · CMYK 0, 17, 49, 0

Cornmeal is #FFD483 in HEX — rgb(255, 212, 131), hsl(39°, 100%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 49%, 0%).

Cornmeal pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 100%, 76%. 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#FFD483

RGB255, 212, 131

HSL39°, 100%, 76%

HSV39°, 49%, 100%

CMYK0, 17, 49, 0

Decimal16766083

CSS RGBrgb(255, 212, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 100%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cornmeal 310B-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Summer Sherbert K-563

ΔE 1.2 · #FFD280

Valspar

Brushed Almond 3004-4A

ΔE 1.5 · #FED385

Hallman-Lindsay

Bread 'n Butter 960

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD182

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Bees SW9018

ΔE 2.8 · #FBD682

Benjamin Moore

Lion 306

ΔE 3.2 · #F6CB7A

Dulux

Jemima S15G4

ΔE 3.2 · #F6D27F

Kilz

Jazz Age Yellow TB-85

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD57D

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 3.6 · #FFD880

Dunn-Edwards

Apricot Glow DE5290

ΔE 4 · #FFCE79

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 4.4 · #F5D27B

PPG

Yukon Gold 1209-4

ΔE 4.7 · #F3C775

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 5.4 · #FADB89

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.5 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 17.1 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#FFD483

#85AFFF

Analogous

#FF9785

#FFD483

#EDFF85

Triadic

#FFD483

#85FFD4

#D485FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD483

#85EDFF

#9785FF

Tetradic

#FFD483

#85FF97

#85AFFF

#FF85ED

Monochromatic

#EB9800

#FFB938

#FFD483

#FFEFD1

#FFF6E5

Rectangle

#FFD483

#AFFF85

#85AFFF

#D485FF

Compound

#FFD483

#EDFF85

#85AFFF

#9785FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDD9D

#F9E4BB

#F9EEDB

Darker

#FFB937

#D58B00

#7C5100

Saturation

#D4C7AF

#FFD485

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD483

#F0DF83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD483

#DCDC91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD483

#FFCBD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cornmeal 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

#FFCC7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD483

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD1A2

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.

#5D8FED

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: #FFD483;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD483;

CSS Variable

--color-cornmeal: #FFD483;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cornmeal': '#FFD483' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD483] text-[#FFD483]

SCSS

$cornmeal: #FFD483;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD483?

#FFD483 is Cornmeal, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD483 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cornmeal?

Cornmeal 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 Cornmeal?

Cornmeal 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 Cornmeal?

You can download Cornmeal 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 Cornmeal?

The hex code is #FFD483. In RGB it's 255, 212, 131, and in HSL it's 39°, 100%, 76%.

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