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Maize

#FCDAA4

Maize is a warm light color with the hex code #FCDAA4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 218, 164 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 35%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Maize color values

HEX
#FCDAA4
RGB
252, 218, 164
HSL
37°, 94%, 82%
CMYK
0, 13, 35, 1

About this color

Maize sits at 37° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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(252, 218, 164), where the red channel dominates at 252, 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 13M 35Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 13% magenta, 35% 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.

How to use Maize

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FCDAA4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 218, 164;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FCDAA4',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 35%
K: 1%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(252, 218, 164)
rgba(252, 218, 164, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FCDAA4?
#FCDAA4 is Maize, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 218, 164. It has a hue of 37°, 94% saturation, and 82% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FCDAA4?
The RGB color code for #FCDAA4 is rgb(252, 218, 164). This means it contains 252 red, 218 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Maize a warm or cool color?
Maize (#FCDAA4) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FCDAA4 in CSS?
You can use #FCDAA4 in CSS with: background-color: #FCDAA4; or color: #FCDAA4; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 218, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 35%, 1%.