Mayan Maize 7903 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F9D877, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daffodil from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9D877 · 7903
Mayan Maize
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mayan Maize Technical Profile
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Mayan Maize in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mayan Maize in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMayan Maize
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDaffodil
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Firelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Honey Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Surfboard Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Rays
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemonette
Kilz
Nearly identical
Yellow Rain Coat
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mayan Maize
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayan Maize
#F9D877
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayan Maize
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayan Maize 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Mayan Maize.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mayan Maize — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayan Maize have?
Mayan Maize by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Mayan Maize in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mayan Maize from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayan Maize are Daffodil by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Firelight by PPG (a near-identical match), Sun Touched by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mayan Maize'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 Mayan Maize?
Mayan Maize has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Mayan Maize's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.