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Mountain Maize

#EFC87C

RGB 239, 200, 124 · HSL 40°, 78%, 71% · CMYK 0, 16, 48, 6

Mountain Maize is #EFC87C in HEX — rgb(239, 200, 124), hsl(40°, 78%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 48%, 6%).

Mountain Maize pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 78%, 71%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EFC87C

RGB239, 200, 124

HSL40°, 78%, 71%

HSV40°, 48%, 94%

CMYK0, 16, 48, 6

Decimal15714428

CSS RGBrgb(239, 200, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 78%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Cookie DE5374

ΔE 0.4 · #EEC87C

Benjamin Moore

Beverly 180

ΔE 1.2 · #F2CB80

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

ΔE 1.7 · #EFC980

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 2.7 · #F2CA83

Behr

Garbanzo Paste M290-4

ΔE 2.8 · #F0C776

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 3 · #F4C77F

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 3.3 · #F1CD7B

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 3.4 · #F2CF86

PPG

Yukon Gold 1209-4

ΔE 3.9 · #F3C775

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 4.5 · #F2C784

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 4.5 · #EEC784

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 4.5 · #F0D181

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 5.4 · #F4C472

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16.7 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 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

#EFC87C

#7BA2EF

Analogous

#EF8F7B

#EFC87C

#DCEF7B

Triadic

#EFC87C

#7BEFC8

#C87BEF

Split-Complementary

#EFC87C

#7BDCEF

#8F7BEF

Tetradic

#EFC87C

#7BEF8F

#7BA2EF

#EF7BDC

Monochromatic

#BA8417

#E6AC37

#EFC87C

#F7E5BF

#FCF6E8

Rectangle

#EFC87C

#A2EF7B

#7BA2EF

#C87BEF

Compound

#EFC87C

#DCEF7B

#7BA2EF

#8F7BEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D396

#F0DCB5

#F3EAD7

Darker

#EBAF37

#B9800E

#6E4B06

Saturation

#C6BBA4

#EFC87B

#F7CB73

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFC87C

#E2D17C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFC87C

#CFCF89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFC87C

#F2BFC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mountain Maize reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F3C378

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFC87C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C89C

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.

#5784DD

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: #EFC87C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFC87C;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-maize: #EFC87C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-maize': '#EFC87C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFC87C] text-[#EFC87C]

SCSS

$mountain-maize: #EFC87C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC87C?

#EFC87C is Mountain Maize, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFC87C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mountain Maize?

Mountain Maize works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mountain Maize?

Mountain Maize pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mountain Maize?

You can download Mountain 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 Mountain Maize?

The hex code is #EFC87C. In RGB it's 239, 200, 124, and in HSL it's 40°, 78%, 71%.

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