Corn
Also known as: Maizena, Blacksmith Fire, Caduceus Gold, Yellowish
Corn is a soft, vivid yellow that reads as bright and alert. It shines in kids' apps and summer palettes. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.26:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Corn color codes
- HEX
- #FBEC5D
- RGB
- rgb(251, 236, 93)
- RGBA
- rgba(251, 236, 93, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(54, 95%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(54, 63%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 63%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(92.7 -6.8 68.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.9% 0.161 103.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 3.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Corn works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Corn
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Corn by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.22:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.26:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Corn background: #000000
Palettes featuring Corn
Corn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Corn
Corn triad
Similar colors
- Yellowish#FAEE66 · ΔE 1.1
- Flame Seal#F4E25A · ΔE 2.3
- Goldfinch#F8E462 · ΔE 2.3
- Hollandaise#FFEE44 · ΔE 2.4
- Limon#F7EB73 · ΔE 2.7
- Sulphuric#EEED56 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Corn is closest to Icy Plains.
Corn FAQs
What color is Corn?
Corn is a medium yellow with the hex code #FBEC5D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 54°, 95% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Corn?
The hex code for Corn is #FBEC5D. In RGB it's rgb(251, 236, 93), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 63%, 2%).
What colors go well with Corn?
Corn pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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