Farrow and Ball Corngold 9915

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What are Farrow and Ball Corngold undertones?
Is Corngold 9915 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Corngold
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Corngold 9915
Code:	9915
Name:	Corngold
Brand:	Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Corngold?

Farrow and Ball Corngold 9915 is a warm, sunlit golden yellow with a softened, earthy cast rather than a sharp citrus brightness. Its #e0be6e color value gives it a mid-light depth, with honeyed ochre tones that feel especially natural alongside oak, rattan, linen, and aged brass. In bright daylight, Corngold reads clearer and more yellow, while evening light can bring out its quieter beige-gold side. It would suit a kitchen wall, a breakfast nook, or painted cabinetry where a concentrated wash of warmth is welcome. Pair it with chalky off-whites, muted olive greens, or deep brown wood for contrast that keeps the color grounded.

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What are Farrow and Ball Corngold undertones?

Corngold reads as a mid-light, softly saturated yellow with a clear golden, slightly orange-leaning character rather than a pale cream or sharp lemon yellow. Its visible undertone appears warm because the sample carries a modest red bias alongside its dominant yellow direction, giving it a maize-like cast. Farrow & Ball describes it as a “distinctive lively yellow” named for sun-ripened maize, which fits the color’s clearly yellow main family and warm golden appearance. Warm artificial light may make its golden warmth more noticeable, while cool daylight can make the yellow look cleaner and a little less orange.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#E0BE6E

RGB code:

224, 190, 110

Is Farrow and Ball Corngold cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 42° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

9915 Corngold HSL code: 42, 65%, 65%

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 Corngold

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Corngold:

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 Corngold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Farrow and Ball Graupel and Kittiwake.

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