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Indian Maize

#E4C14D

RGB 228, 193, 77 · HSL 46°, 74%, 60% · CMYK 0, 15, 66, 11

Indian Maize is #E4C14D in HEX — rgb(228, 193, 77), hsl(46°, 74%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 66%, 11%).

Indian Maize pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 74%, 60%. 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#E4C14D

RGB228, 193, 77

HSL46°, 74%, 60%

HSV46°, 66%, 89%

CMYK0, 15, 66, 11

Decimal14991693

CSS RGBrgb(228, 193, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 74%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

Exact match

Valspar

Golden Meadow 3008-3B

ΔE 0.7 · #E4C24F

Behr

Golden Chalice 360D-5

ΔE 2.2 · #E6C44B

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Brick Road DE5424

ΔE 2.5 · #EAC853

Dulux

Credo S16G8

ΔE 4.5 · #DCB542

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 349

ΔE 4.7 · #F2CD55

Vista Paint

Somerton K-505

ΔE 5.9 · #F6CA51

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 6 · #F4C454

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7.3 · #DBB651

Hallman-Lindsay

Dandy Lion 829

ΔE 7.4 · #FACC51

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 7.5 · #E1CC4F

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.9 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9.2 · #F2D964

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 10.3 · #FFD754

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 15.8 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E4C14D

#4E71E4

Analogous

#E4764E

#E4C14D

#BCE44E

Triadic

#E4C14D

#4EE4C1

#C14EE4

Split-Complementary

#E4C14D

#4EBCE4

#764EE4

Tetradic

#E4C14D

#4EE476

#4E71E4

#E44EBC

Monochromatic

#856B14

#C8A01E

#E4C14D

#EED890

#F8F0D3

Rectangle

#E4C14D

#71E44E

#4E71E4

#C14EE4

Compound

#E4C14D

#BCE44E

#4E71E4

#764EE4

Variations

Lighter

#EACE71

#E8D69B

#EEE5C9

Darker

#DAAD1B

#997910

#5B4707

Saturation

#B0A582

#E4C14E

#F2C840

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4C14D

#DBC84D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4C14D

#C8C866

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4C14D

#E8B5BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Indian 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

#EABD55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4C14D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8C279

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#3358D1

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: #E4C14D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4C14D;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-maize: #E4C14D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-maize': '#E4C14D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4C14D] text-[#E4C14D]

SCSS

$indian-maize: #E4C14D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4C14D?

#E4C14D is Indian Maize, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4C14D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Maize?

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

What colors pair well with Indian Maize?

Indian 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 Indian Maize?

You can download Indian 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 Indian Maize?

The hex code is #E4C14D. In RGB it's 228, 193, 77, and in HSL it's 46°, 74%, 60%.

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