Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Indian Maize |
| SKU | 1214-6 |
| Hex | #E4C14D |
| RGB | 228, 193, 77 |
| HSL | 46°, 74%, 60% |
| LRV | 55 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Indian Maize
At LRV 55, Indian Maize is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.
Indian Maize is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Indian Maize within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E4C14D in HSL space. Pair Indian Maize with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Indian Maize Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Indian Maize from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden 1214-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indian Maize
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Indian Maize. The nearest is Frolic (SW 6703) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 55). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frolic swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Indian Maize
The closest Behr equivalent of Indian Maize is Golden Chalice (360D-5). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 55). If Behr is your counter, order Golden Chalice and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Chalice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Indian Maize
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Indian Maize is Sun Valley (350) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 55) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sun Valley swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Indian Maize
The closest Valspar equivalent of Indian Maize is Nectar (8001-24F). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 55). If Valspar is your counter, order Nectar and you'll get the same color. See the full Nectar swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Indian Maize
The closest Glidden equivalent of Indian Maize is Golden Hour (PPG1214-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 55). If Glidden is your counter, order Golden Hour and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Hour swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Indian Maize
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Indian Maize. The nearest is Oxide Brass (222-4DB) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 55). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oxide Brass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indian Maize
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Indian Maize. The nearest is Frolic (HGSW 1235) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 55). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frolic swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Indian Maize
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Indian Maize is Golden Appeal (DE5382) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 55) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Appeal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Indian Maize
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Indian Maize. The nearest is Babouche (NO. 223) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 55). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Babouche swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Indian Maize
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Indian Maize is Lemon Surprise (0815) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 55) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Surprise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Indian Maize
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Indian Maize. The nearest is I'm a Local (0863) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 55). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full I'm a Local swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Indian Maize
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Indian Maize. The nearest is Daffodil (C2-620) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 55). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daffodil swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Indian Maize
Kompozit has no exact twin of Indian Maize. The nearest is I'm a Local (0863) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 55). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full I'm a Local swatch →