# Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-corn-stalk-542](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-corn-stalk-542)

Benjamin Moore Corn Stalk 542 is a light, muted yellow-green with a soft sage cast and a gently earthy feel. Its noticeable green undertone keeps it from reading like a standard cream, while the yellow influence gives it more warmth than a cool gray-green. In bright daylight, Corn Stalk can look fresh and leafy; under warmer lamps, it shifts toward a mellow, softened olive. It suits kitchen walls, sunrooms, laundry rooms, or a bedroom where a pale color with some character is wanted. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, woven fibers, and clay or terracotta accents, or use charcoal details for sharper contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Corn Stalk
- **Color code:** 542
- **HEX:** #BACDA0
- **RGB:** 186, 205, 160
- **LRV:** 54.59%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Four Leaf Clover](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-four-leaf-clover)
- [Benjamin Moore Landscape](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-landscape-430)
- [Behr Marjoram](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-marjoram)
- [Sherwin Williams Jardin](https://plan-home.com/color/jardin-sw-6723)
- [Sherwin Williams Romaine](https://plan-home.com/color/romaine-sw-6730)
- [Behr Cricket Field](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cricket-field)
- [Sherwin Williams Oh Pistachio](https://plan-home.com/color/oh-pistachio-sw-9033)
- [Benjamin Moore Sienna Laurel](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sienna-laurel-536)
- [Sherwin Williams Seawashed Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/seawashed-glass-sw-9034)
- [Sherwin Williams Relish](https://plan-home.com/color/relish-sw-6443)
- [Behr Chameleon Skin](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chameleon-skin)
- [Behr Chervil Leaves](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chervil-leaves)
- [Benjamin Moore Apple Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-apple-blossom-479)
- [Behr Chopped Dill](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chopped-dill)
- [Behr Spice Garden](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spice-garden)
- [Sherwin Williams Valleyview](https://plan-home.com/color/valleyview-sw-9673)
- [Sherwin Williams Baize Green](https://plan-home.com/color/baize-green-sw-6429)
- [Benjamin Moore Kittery Point Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kittery-point-green-hc-119)
- [Behr Avocado Whip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-avocado-whip)
- [Benjamin Moore Shades of Spring](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shades-of-spring-537)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Landscape](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-landscape-430)
- [Benjamin Moore Garland Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-garland-green-429)
- [Benjamin Moore Cucumber](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cucumber-428)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Woodland Hills Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodland-hills-green-543)
- [Benjamin Moore Kiwi](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kiwi-544)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Plum Royale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plum-royale-2070-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Blackberry Wine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blackberry-wine-2069-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-purple-2070-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-lilac-2070-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-iris-1402)
- [Benjamin Moore Exotic Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-exotic-purple-2071-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-majestic-violet-2068-10)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/542

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.