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Maize Yellow

#E4A010

RGB 228, 160, 16 · HSL 41°, 87%, 48% · CMYK 0, 30, 93, 11

Maize Yellow is #E4A010 in HEX — rgb(228, 160, 16), hsl(41°, 87%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 93%, 11%).

Maize Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 87%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E4A010

RGB228, 160, 16

HSL41°, 87%, 48%

HSV41°, 93%, 89%

CMYK0, 30, 93, 11

Decimal14983184

CSS RGBrgb(228, 160, 16)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 87%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lemon Dream C-941

ΔE 3.7 · #EAA300

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

ΔE 5 · #EEA300

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 5.8 · #EDAD14

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 6.1 · #F8AC1D

Dulux

Indulgent Yellow S13H9

ΔE 6.6 · #F3A225

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 7 · #EBA832

Valspar

Morning Sunrise 3011-2

ΔE 8.2 · #FFB234

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 8.8 · #F9B82B

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.6 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 10.1 · #FDAD00

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 10.1 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 13.9 · #FEB14B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 15.6 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 17.3 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E4A010

#1053E5

Analogous

#E53710

#E4A010

#BEE510

Triadic

#E4A010

#10E5A1

#A110E5

Split-Complementary

#E4A010

#10BEE5

#3710E5

Tetradic

#E4A010

#10E537

#1053E5

#E510BE

Monochromatic

#563D06

#9D6F0B

#E4A010

#F3BF4F

#F8D996

Rectangle

#E4A010

#53E510

#1053E5

#A110E5

Compound

#E4A010

#BEE510

#1053E5

#3710E5

Variations

Lighter

#F1B739

#EAC575

#EDDBB4

Darker

#BB8308

#845B03

#4E3600

Saturation

#9A865A

#E5A110

#EDA408

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4A010

#C9B501

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4A010

#AEAE3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4A010

#E696A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Maize Yellow 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

#EAA527

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4A010

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8AA4B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1B4CB5

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #E4A010;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4A010;

CSS Variable

--color-maize-yellow: #E4A010;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maize-yellow': '#E4A010' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4A010] text-[#E4A010]

SCSS

$maize-yellow: #E4A010;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4A010?

#E4A010 is Maize Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4A010 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Maize Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Maize Yellow?

Maize Yellow 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 Maize Yellow?

You can download Maize Yellow 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 Maize Yellow?

The hex code is #E4A010. In RGB it's 228, 160, 16, and in HSL it's 41°, 87%, 48%.

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