Cornsilk vs Oriental Iris paint color comparison

Cornsilk vs Oriental Iris

CornsilkBenjamin MoorevsOriental IrisBenjamin MooreΔE 41.5 — Very different colors

Cornsilk and Oriental Iris come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cornsilk belongs to the beige family and Oriental Iris to the blue family. The 20-point LRV gap — 72 for Cornsilk vs 52 for Oriental Iris — means Cornsilk will open up a space more effectively. Where Cornsilk leans yellow and red, Oriental Iris reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cornsilk
Benjamin Moore · 198
LRV72.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number198
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore · 1418
LRV52.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1418
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Cornsilk vs Oriental Iris Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cornsilk on one side and Oriental Iris on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.