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#E49624

Brightness
170.0
HSL (°,%,%)
36°, 78%, 52%
HSV V %
89%
Lab
68.3, 21.0, 66.0
PNG size
5.8 KB
Tone / Feel
mid, intense warm hue
Black text 8.69:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 2.42:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (8.69:1 — AAA / AAA)

Color Profile: #E49624

Common Name: Maize Yellow

RGB: (228, 150, 36)

HSL: (37°, 85%, 51%)

Contrast vs White: 4.8 (AA pass)

Contrast vs Black: 11.8 (AA pass)

Mood Blurb:

Maize Yellow evokes a feeling of warmth and optimism. Often associated with the bright sun and ripe crops, it's a color that brings to mind energy, joy, and vibrancy. It is widely recognized in the design world for its ability to captivate attention while maintaining an approachable and inviting feel.

Close Named Matches:

  • RAL Classic Maize Yellow - #E49624 (Exact Match)
  • Behr Amber Glow - #F39731
  • Jotun Canary - #EA9E28
  • PPG Cornucopia - #ED9B44
  • Pantone Cadmium Yellow - #EE9E32

Why Designers Use It:

Maize Yellow is an appealing choice for designers due to its rich, golden hue that is both bold and warm. It is often used in branding and design to evoke feelings of energy, creativity, and optimism. The color is widely recognized in industries like advertising, fashion, and interior design, where it can energize a space or product. It’s also a color found in nature, often associated with sunflowers, golden fields, and ripening crops, giving it a nostalgic and earthy quality. This color’s natural connotation makes it popular in designs that aim to communicate health, sustainability, or vitality.

Notable Structures and Associations:

Maize Yellow is frequently used in branding and product packaging, especially within the food and beverage sector. It has strong ties to agriculture, particularly in the context of harvest, corn, and maize crops. The color's bright, cheerful nature makes it an excellent choice for products related to health and wellness, as well as in playful or youthful designs. It's also found in some manufacturing industries like textiles and automotive coatings, where it serves to highlight safety and visibility. In some regions, the color can symbolize warmth, harvest, and abundance, and it plays a significant role in agricultural-based cultures.

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