Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk 542

What are Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk undertones?

The undertone of Corn Stalk can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk 542 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 85° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

542 Corn Stalk HSL code: 85, 31%, 72%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

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:

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

542
Corn Stalk

• 430
  Landscape

  

• 429
  Garland Green

  

• 428
  Cucumber

  

Darker shades

542
Corn Stalk

• 543
  Woodland Hills Green

  

• 544
  Kiwi

  

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.

542
Corn Stalk

• 2070-20
  Plum Royale

  

• 2069-20
  Blackberry Wine

  

• 2070-40
  Spring Purple

  

• 2070-30
  Dark Lilac

  

• 1402
  Spring Iris

  

• 2071-10
  Exotic Purple

  

• 2068-10
  Majestic Violet

  

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?

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