Maize Yellow 1006 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #E4A010, estimated LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Dream from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #E4A010 · 1006
Maize Yellow
42%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Maize Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4A010
RGB228, 160, 16
Estimated LRV41.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Maize Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maize Yellow
#E4A010
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CC5B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maize Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maize Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Maize Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maize Yellow have?
Maize Yellow by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Maize Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maize Yellow are Lemon Dream by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lemon Dream by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Curry Flurry by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Maize Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Maize Yellow?
Maize Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 41.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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