Maize Yellow 1006 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #E4A010, 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.
Ref. #E4A010 · 1006
Maize Yellow
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Maize Yellow Technical Profile
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Maize Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Maize Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALMaize Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLemon Dream
Lemon Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Castle
Valspar
Very similar
Yellow Marigold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Apothecary Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glitzy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Copper Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Midsummer Gold
Behr
Very similar
Curry Sauce
PPG
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Aloha
Kilz
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maize Yellow
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
Pure 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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Maize Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Maize Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maize Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maize Yellow are Lemon Dream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lemon Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Maize Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.