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Mountain Maize

#EFCC7C

RGB 239, 204, 124 · HSL 42°, 78%, 71% · CMYK 0, 15, 48, 6

Mountain Maize is #EFCC7C in HEX — rgb(239, 204, 124), hsl(42°, 78%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 48%, 6%).

Mountain Maize pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 78%, 71%. 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#EFCC7C

RGB239, 204, 124

HSL42°, 78%, 71%

HSV42°, 48%, 94%

CMYK0, 15, 48, 6

Decimal15715452

CSS RGBrgb(239, 204, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 78%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 1.2 · #F1CD7B

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 2.3 · #F0D181

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Cookie DE5374

ΔE 2.4 · #EEC87C

Dulux

Soft Straw S13H4

ΔE 2.5 · #F5CD80

Benjamin Moore

Broadway 298

ΔE 2.7 · #F4D380

Behr

Garbanzo Paste M290-4

ΔE 3.1 · #F0C776

Vista Paint

Sari Suit K-530

ΔE 3.5 · #EFC674

Valspar

Bask in the Glow 2008-1C

ΔE 3.5 · #F7CC7C

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 3.7 · #F2CF86

PPG

Turner's Yellow 1106-4

ΔE 4 · #E6C26F

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Trumpet 862

ΔE 4.6 · #F9D988

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 5.3 · #FADB89

Kilz

Yellow Duckling LE150-01

ΔE 5.6 · #FED98E

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 6 · #FFD880

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#EFCC7C

#7B9EEF

Analogous

#EF927B

#EFCC7C

#D8EF7B

Triadic

#EFCC7C

#7BEFCC

#CC7BEF

Split-Complementary

#EFCC7C

#7BD8EF

#927BEF

Tetradic

#EFCC7C

#7BEF92

#7B9EEF

#EF7BD8

Monochromatic

#BA8917

#E6B237

#EFCC7C

#F7E6BF

#FCF6E8

Rectangle

#EFCC7C

#9EEF7B

#7B9EEF

#CC7BEF

Compound

#EFCC7C

#D8EF7B

#7B9EEF

#927BEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D696

#F0DEB5

#F3EBD7

Darker

#EBB537

#B9860E

#6E4F06

Saturation

#C6BCA4

#EFCC7B

#F7CF73

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFCC7C

#E4D47C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFCC7C

#D2D28A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFCC7C

#F2C3CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mountain 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

#F3C678

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFCC7C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0CB9C

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.

#577FDD

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: #EFCC7C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFCC7C;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-maize: #EFCC7C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-maize': '#EFCC7C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFCC7C] text-[#EFCC7C]

SCSS

$mountain-maize: #EFCC7C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFCC7C?

#EFCC7C is Mountain Maize, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFCC7C 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, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Mountain Maize?

Mountain 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 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 #EFCC7C. In RGB it's 239, 204, 124, and in HSL it's 42°, 78%, 71%.

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