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Yellow Maize

#C0A85A

RGB 192, 168, 90 · HSL 46°, 45%, 55% · CMYK 0, 13, 53, 25

Yellow Maize is #C0A85A in HEX — rgb(192, 168, 90), hsl(46°, 45%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 53%, 25%).

Yellow Maize pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 45%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C0A85A

RGB192, 168, 90

HSL46°, 45%, 55%

HSV46°, 53%, 75%

CMYK0, 13, 53, 25

Decimal12626010

CSS RGBrgb(192, 168, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 45%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Yellow Maize S16E6

ΔE 2 · #C0A55A

Benjamin Moore

Gibson 378

ΔE 2.6 · #C0A754

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 2.7 · #C9AD5F

PPG

Split Pea Soup 1109-5

ΔE 3.6 · #C8B165

Behr

Lemongrass PPU6-18

ΔE 3.7 · #C5A559

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 3.8 · #B7A756

Dunn-Edwards

Mack Creek DE5459

ΔE 4 · #BFAE5B

Vista Paint

Garden Element K-441

ΔE 4.5 · #BBAC59

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 5.7 · #CEAA5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Slice 870

ΔE 6.1 · #C4A461

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 6.2 · #C2A462

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.5 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 8.8 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 9.3 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 15 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0A85A

#5971C0

Analogous

#C07459

#C0A85A

#A4C059

Triadic

#C0A85A

#59C0A8

#A859C0

Split-Complementary

#C0A85A

#59A4C0

#7459C0

Tetradic

#C0A85A

#59C074

#5971C0

#C059A4

Monochromatic

#5C4F23

#947E38

#C0A85A

#D5C590

#EAE2C8

Rectangle

#C0A85A

#71C059

#5971C0

#A859C0

Compound

#C0A85A

#A4C059

#5971C0

#7459C0

Variations

Lighter

#CDB97A

#D4C8A0

#E3DECA

Darker

#A58C3B

#736227

#443916

Saturation

#9C957D

#C0A859

#DFB939

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0A85A

#BAAC5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0A85A

#ACAC69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0A85A

#C39FA6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Maize brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CFAB5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C0A85A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BDB083

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4A5FA5

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C0A85A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0A85A;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-maize: #C0A85A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-maize': '#C0A85A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0A85A] text-[#C0A85A]

SCSS

$yellow-maize: #C0A85A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0A85A?

#C0A85A is Yellow Maize, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C0A85A warm or cool?

Yellow Maize reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Yellow Maize?

Yellow Maize works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Yellow Maize?

Yellow Maize pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Yellow Maize?

You can download Yellow Maize on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Yellow Maize?

The hex code is #C0A85A. In RGB it's 192, 168, 90, and in HSL it's 46°, 45%, 55%.

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