Maize

#EDD19C

Crayola color

Maize (#EDD19C) is a warm, pale golden-yellow from the Crayola collection, inspired by the pale gold color of dried corn (maize) kernels. It sits between pale gold and light tan, evoking harvest fields, straw, and the warm light of late September. It is effective in agricultural branding, harvest-themed design, and warm neutral palettes with golden undertones.

Valeurs de couleur

HEX

#EDD19C

RGB

237, 209, 156

HSL

39,3, 69,2%, 77,1%

HSV

39,3, 34,2%, 92,9%

CMYK

0,0%, 11,8%, 34,2%, 7,1%

OKLCH

0,8716 0,0754 83,1

Propriétés

Psychologie des couleurs

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Harmonies de couleurs

Simulation de daltonisme

Utilisation CSS

background-color: #EDD19C;
color: #EDD19C;
border-color: #EDD19C;
Tailwind le plus proche : Orange 200 #FED7AA

Nuances Tailwind

Vérificateur de contraste

Texte sur blanc

1,48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Texte sur noir

14,2:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Comparer avec

Questions fréquemment posées

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EDD19C?

RGB(237, 209, 156) · HSL(39,3, 69,2%, 77,1%) · CMYK(0,0%, 11,8%, 34,2%, 7,1%)

Does #EDD19C meet WCAG contrast on white?

1,48:1 — WCAG AA Échoué, AAA Échoué for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EDD19C?

Use 000000 text on a #EDD19C background; contrast on black is 14,2:1.