Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk 542
| Official page: | Corn Stalk 542 |
| Code: | 542 |
| Name: | Corn Stalk |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk?
Benjamin Moore 542 Corn Stalk is a warm and inviting shade that pairs beautifully with earthy tones like taupe, moss green, and sandy beige. This versatile hue brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any space, making it ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or even a cozy study. Complement Corn Stalk with accents in ivory or muted blues for a serene and harmonious color palette. Whether used as a main feature or as an accent, 542 Corn Stalk adds a touch of understated elegance to your home decor.
Corn Stalk for bedroom
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Corn Stalk for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this green shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore 542 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Benjamin Moore 542 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this green that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk undertones?
Corn Stalk has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#BACDA0
RGB code:
186, 205, 160
Is Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk 542 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 85°, this Green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
542 Corn Stalk HSL code: 85, 31%, 72%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Corn Stalk
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Corn Stalk with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 265, such as Benjamin Moore Plum Royale and Blackberry Wine.
LRV of Corn Stalk
Corn Stalk has an LRV of 54.59% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 54.59%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #BACDA0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 186, 205, 160 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.94%, 80.39%, 62.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 85° Saturation: 21.95% Value: 80.39% | |
| HSL | hsl(85, 31, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 9.27 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 21.95 Key: 19.61 | |
| YIQ | Y: 194.189 I: 3.138 Q: -18.023 | |
| XYZ | X: 48.425 Y: 56.64 Z: 41.63 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.977 a:-14.348 b:20.318 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.977 u:-8.815 v:31.196 | |
| Decimal | 12242336 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.259, -16.85, 19.885 | |
Benjamin Moore 542 Corn Stalk
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