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Banana Shake

#F0C990

RGB 240, 201, 144 · HSL 36°, 76%, 75% · CMYK 0, 16, 40, 6

Banana Shake is #F0C990 in HEX — rgb(240, 201, 144), hsl(36°, 76%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 40%, 6%).

Banana Shake pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 76%, 75%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F0C990

RGB240, 201, 144

HSL36°, 76%, 75%

HSV36°, 40%, 94%

CMYK0, 16, 40, 6

Decimal15780240

CSS RGBrgb(240, 201, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 76%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Banana Shake LD260-01

Exact match

Dulux

Beeswing S12G3

ΔE 1.9 · #F5CE96

Behr

Beacon Yellow HDC-CL-16

ΔE 2.5 · #F3C98C

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 2.7 · #EFCD96

Benjamin Moore

Moir CW-280

ΔE 2.9 · #F3CE90

Sherwin-Williams

Harvester SW6373

ΔE 2.9 · #EDC38E

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 3.2 · #E8C186

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 3.5 · #EAC385

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 3.5 · #EBC995

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 4.4 · #E3C28D

PPG

Lira 12-06

ΔE 4.7 · #E2C28D

Dunn-Edwards

Dreams of Peach DE5276

ΔE 4.8 · #FFD29D

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.2 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 7.3 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F0C990

#8FB6F0

Analogous

#F0988F

#F0C990

#E6F08F

Triadic

#F0C990

#8FF0C9

#C98FF0

Split-Complementary

#F0C990

#8FE6F0

#988FF0

Tetradic

#F0C990

#8FF098

#8FB6F0

#F08FE6

Monochromatic

#CA841C

#E7A94B

#F0C990

#F9E9D2

#FCF4E9

Rectangle

#F0C990

#B6F08F

#8FB6F0

#C98FF0

Compound

#F0C990

#E6F08F

#8FB6F0

#988FF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3D4A5

#F1DEC0

#F5EBDD

Darker

#EAA948

#C17B11

#734808

Saturation

#CEC2B1

#F0C98F

#F7CA87

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0C990

#E1D390

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0C990

#D0D099

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0C990

#F2C2C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Banana Shake reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F3C387

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0C990

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1C8AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6797DE

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: #F0C990;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0C990;

CSS Variable

--color-banana-shake: #F0C990;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'banana-shake': '#F0C990' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0C990] text-[#F0C990]

SCSS

$banana-shake: #F0C990;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0C990?

#F0C990 is Banana Shake, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F0C990 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Banana Shake?

Banana Shake works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Banana Shake?

Banana Shake pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Banana Shake?

You can download Banana Shake 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 Shake?

The hex code is #F0C990. In RGB it's 240, 201, 144, and in HSL it's 36°, 76%, 75%.

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