Maize
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Maize is a bright, warm yellow with a high chroma that commands attention. This energetic hue works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. Pair it with deep charcoals or navy for high-contrast, professional results. The hex code for this shade is #f4d054, which offers excellent readability when used with black text.
Questions about Maize
What is the hex code for Maize?
Maize is #f4d054. In RGB that is rgb(244, 208, 84), in HSL hsl(47, 88%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 66%, 4%.
How can I use #f4d054 effectively without it dominating a design?
Is Maize readable on white or black?
Maize has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.