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Plantain

#97943B

RGB 151, 148, 59 · HSL 58°, 44%, 41% · CMYK 0, 2, 61, 41

Plantain is #97943B in HEX — rgb(151, 148, 59), hsl(58°, 44%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 61%, 41%).

Plantain pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 44%, 41%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#97943B

RGB151, 148, 59

HSL58°, 44%, 41%

HSV58°, 61%, 59%

CMYK0, 2, 61, 41

Decimal9933883

CSS RGBrgb(151, 148, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 44%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Plantain S18F9

ΔE 1.6 · #96913A

PPG

Be Yourself 1218-7

ΔE 1.7 · #9B983D

Benjamin Moore

Forest 2146-20

ΔE 2 · #9B993E

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 2.8 · #929437

Behr

Mossy Rock 370F-6

ΔE 3.7 · #A19C3F

Sherwin-Williams

Luau Green SW6712

ΔE 4.2 · #989746

Dunn-Edwards

Gecko DE5482

ΔE 4.4 · #9D913C

Vista Paint

National Forest K-424

ΔE 4.7 · #9B9B39

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Boots 802

ΔE 6.2 · #A5953B

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 7.4 · #AEA04B

Valspar

Crushed Oregano 6007-6C

ΔE 8.1 · #9D9950

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 12.9 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 18 · #93AB67

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21.4 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 24.3 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 27.5 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#97943B

#3B3E97

Analogous

#97653B

#97943B

#6C973B

Triadic

#97943B

#3B9793

#933B97

Split-Complementary

#97943B

#3B6C97

#653B97

Tetradic

#97943B

#3B9765

#3B3E97

#973B6C

Monochromatic

#282810

#5F5E25

#97943B

#C0BD5D

#D6D395

Rectangle

#97943B

#3E973B

#3B3E97

#933B97

Compound

#97943B

#6C973B

#3B3E97

#653B97

Variations

Lighter

#BCB852

#C6C483

#DBD9BA

Darker

#7A782D

#55531E

#323111

Saturation

#76755B

#97933B

#B4AF1D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.61:1

Deuteranopia

#97943B

#9E903D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#97943B

#95954E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#97943B

#9B8A91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Plantain brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#B19C47

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#97943B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9EA16C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#383A7A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #97943B;

CSS — background

background-color: #97943B;

CSS Variable

--color-plantain: #97943B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plantain': '#97943B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#97943B] text-[#97943B]

SCSS

$plantain: #97943B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #97943B?

#97943B is Plantain, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #97943B warm or cool?

Plantain reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Plantain?

Plantain works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Plantain?

Plantain pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Plantain?

You can download Plantain on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Plantain?

The hex code is #97943B. In RGB it's 151, 148, 59, and in HSL it's 58°, 44%, 41%.

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