ORANGES

Milky Maize

#F9D6A0

RGB 249, 214, 160 · HSL 36°, 88%, 80% · CMYK 0, 14, 36, 2

Milky Maize is #F9D6A0 in HEX — rgb(249, 214, 160), hsl(36°, 88%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 36%, 2%).

Milky Maize pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 88%, 80%. 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#F9D6A0

RGB249, 214, 160

HSL36°, 88%, 80%

HSV36°, 36%, 98%

CMYK0, 14, 36, 2

Decimal16373408

CSS RGBrgb(249, 214, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 88%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Milky Maize S12H3

Exact match

Valspar

Lazy Sun 3006-6A

ΔE 1.5 · #FAD79E

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 1.5 · #F9D9A2

Vista Paint

Starburst C-965

ΔE 2 · #FFDAA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Endearment 967

ΔE 2 · #FFD8A1

Benjamin Moore

Asbury 2156-50

ΔE 2.1 · #F9D4A2

Behr

September Sun QE-19

ΔE 2.1 · #FCD5A2

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 2.4 · #F4D6A2

Dunn-Edwards

Midland Tan DE5366

ΔE 2.5 · #F3D5A1

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Blush SW6660

ΔE 2.7 · #F5CF9B

PPG

Doodle 1204-4

ΔE 2.8 · #FBDCA8

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 3.4 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 5.4 · #E9D19E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.8 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#F9D6A0

#9FC3F9

Analogous

#F9A89F

#F9D6A0

#F0F99F

Triadic

#F9D6A0

#9FF9D5

#D59FF9

Split-Complementary

#F9D6A0

#9FF0F9

#A89FF9

Tetradic

#F9D6A0

#9FF9A8

#9FC3F9

#F99FF0

Monochromatic

#F0960F

#F4B557

#F9D6A0

#FDF4E7

Rectangle

#F9D6A0

#C3F99F

#9FC3F9

#D59FF9

Compound

#F9D6A0

#F0F99F

#9FC3F9

#A89FF9

Variations

Lighter

#FADDB2

#F7E5CA

#F8EFE2

Darker

#F8B44E

#DD8604

#834E00

Saturation

#D9CFBF

#F9D59F

#FCD69C

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9D6A0

#ECDFA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9D6A0

#DCDCA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9D6A0

#FBCFD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Milky 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

#FACD93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9D6A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D2B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#70A1EA

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #F9D6A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9D6A0;

CSS Variable

--color-milky-maize: #F9D6A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'milky-maize': '#F9D6A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9D6A0] text-[#F9D6A0]

SCSS

$milky-maize: #F9D6A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9D6A0?

#F9D6A0 is Milky Maize, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9D6A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Milky Maize?

Milky 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 Milky Maize?

Milky 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 Milky Maize?

You can download Milky 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 Milky Maize?

The hex code is #F9D6A0. In RGB it's 249, 214, 160, and in HSL it's 36°, 88%, 80%.

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