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Banana Rama

#E4D066

RGB 228, 208, 102 · HSL 50°, 70%, 65% · CMYK 0, 9, 55, 11

Banana Rama is #E4D066 in HEX — rgb(228, 208, 102), hsl(50°, 70%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 55%, 11%).

Banana Rama pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 70%, 65%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E4D066

RGB228, 208, 102

HSL50°, 70%, 65%

HSV50°, 55%, 89%

CMYK0, 9, 55, 11

Decimal14995558

CSS RGBrgb(228, 208, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 70%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 370

ΔE 3.5 · #E3D16E

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 3.5 · #E1C861

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 4.2 · #D9C661

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 4.9 · #F4D96C

Dunn-Edwards

Lightning Bug DE5465

ΔE 5 · #EFDE74

Behr

Feather Gold 380D-4

ΔE 5 · #EEDB69

PPG

Canary Yellow 1215-4

ΔE 5.1 · #EFDE75

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.4 · #F2D964

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 6.6 · #ECDF7A

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 7.8 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 8 · #E0CD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Broadway Lights 856

ΔE 8.2 · #FFE07B

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 8.6 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 11.9 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E4D066

#677CE4

Analogous

#E49167

#E4D066

#BBE467

Triadic

#E4D066

#67E4CF

#CF67E4

Split-Complementary

#E4D066

#67BBE4

#9167E4

Tetradic

#E4D066

#67E491

#677CE4

#E467BB

Monochromatic

#98831B

#D9BB26

#E4D066

#F0E4A8

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#E4D066

#7CE467

#677CE4

#CF67E4

Compound

#E4D066

#BBE467

#677CE4

#9167E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAD986

#E9DFAA

#EFEAD0

Darker

#DFC12B

#A18A15

#60520A

Saturation

#B8B293

#E4CF67

#F2D85A

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D066

#E3D167

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D066

#D4D47B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D066

#E9C4CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Banana Rama 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

#EAC968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D066

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CE8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#4960D1

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #E4D066;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D066;

CSS Variable

--color-banana-rama: #E4D066;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'banana-rama': '#E4D066' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D066] text-[#E4D066]

SCSS

$banana-rama: #E4D066;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D066?

#E4D066 is Banana Rama, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D066 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Banana Rama?

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

What colors pair well with Banana Rama?

Banana Rama 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 Banana Rama?

You can download Banana Rama 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 Banana Rama?

The hex code is #E4D066. In RGB it's 228, 208, 102, and in HSL it's 50°, 70%, 65%.

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