Maize is a
warm light color with the hex code #F9D49F.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
249, 212, 159 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 15%, 36%, 2% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Maize
#F9D49F
Maize color values
- HEX
- #F9D49F
- RGB
- 249, 212, 159
- HSL
- 35°, 88%, 80%
- CMYK
- 0, 15, 36, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Maize sits at 35° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Maize is rendered as rgb(249, 212, 159), where the red channel dominates at 249, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Maize translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 15M 36Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 15% magenta, 36% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Maize
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F9D49F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 249, 212, 159;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F9D49F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 36%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(249, 212, 159)
rgba(249, 212, 159, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 35° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F9D49F?
#F9D49F is Maize, a warm light color with RGB values of 249, 212, 159. It has a hue of 35°, 88%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F9D49F?
The RGB color code for #F9D49F is rgb(249, 212, 159). This means it contains 249 red,
212 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Maize a warm or cool color?
Maize (#F9D49F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F9D49F in CSS?
You can use #F9D49F in CSS with:
background-color: #F9D49F; or color: #F9D49F; or as an RGB value: rgb(249, 212, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 15%, 36%, 2%.