RAL 1006 Maize Yellow

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #E4A010?

RGB(228, 160, 16), HSL(40.8, 86.9%, 47.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 29.8%, 93.0%, 10.6%).

Q: Does #E4A010 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.25:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#E4A010

RAL color

RAL 1006 Maize Yellow (#E4A010) is a vivid, warm amber-yellow from the RAL Classic system evoking ripe corn and maize. This bright, naturally warm yellow conveys harvest abundance, agricultural identity, and sunny optimism. It's used in food product packaging, agricultural branding, and harvest festival design across Europe and beyond.

Color Values

HEX

#E4A010

RGB

228, 160, 16

HSL

40.8, 86.9%, 47.8%

HSV

40.8, 93.0%, 89.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.8%, 93.0%, 10.6%

OKLCH

0.7525 0.1544 77.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 1006 Maize Yellow

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.