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Banana Drama

#F1D548

RGB 241, 213, 72 · HSL 50°, 86%, 61% · CMYK 0, 12, 70, 5

Banana Drama is #F1D548 in HEX — rgb(241, 213, 72), hsl(50°, 86%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 70%, 5%).

Banana Drama pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 86%, 61%. 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#F1D548

RGB241, 213, 72

HSL50°, 86%, 61%

HSV50°, 70%, 95%

CMYK0, 12, 70, 5

Decimal15848776

CSS RGBrgb(241, 213, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 86%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Pineapple DE5411

ΔE 2.3 · #F3D64F

Benjamin Moore

Glimmer 342

ΔE 3.1 · #F8D750

Valspar

Sweet Mustard 3008-1B

ΔE 3.3 · #FBD950

Behr

Citrus 360B-5

ΔE 3.9 · #FEDD4E

PPG

Crushed Pineapple 1213-7

ΔE 4.5 · #EFCC44

Dulux

Sunburst S17H6

ΔE 5.4 · #FFD852

Vista Paint

Glitter Yellow C-834

ΔE 6.1 · #F8D85A

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 6.2 · #FAD140

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 6.2 · #F4CC3C

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 6.2 · #FFD754

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 7.2 · #F5D033

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 7.3 · #FED340

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 13.4 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 13.6 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 19 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#F1D548

#4663F1

Analogous

#F17F46

#F1D548

#B8F146

Triadic

#F1D548

#46F1D5

#D546F1

Split-Complementary

#F1D548

#46B8F1

#7F46F1

Tetradic

#F1D548

#46F17F

#4663F1

#F146B8

Monochromatic

#937C0B

#DAB910

#F1D548

#F6E58D

#FCF5D4

Rectangle

#F1D548

#63F146

#4663F1

#D546F1

Compound

#F1D548

#B8F146

#4663F1

#7F46F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4DD6B

#EFE098

#F1EAC7

Darker

#EDC70C

#A68C05

#635301

Saturation

#B5AD82

#F1D546

#F8D93F

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1D548

#EDD849

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1D548

#DADA6A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1D548

#F6C7D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Banana Drama 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

#F4CC51

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1D548

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D175

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#2A48DE

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: #F1D548;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1D548;

CSS Variable

--color-banana-drama: #F1D548;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'banana-drama': '#F1D548' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1D548] text-[#F1D548]

SCSS

$banana-drama: #F1D548;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1D548?

#F1D548 is Banana Drama, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1D548 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Banana Drama?

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

What colors pair well with Banana Drama?

Banana Drama 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 Drama?

You can download Banana Drama 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 Drama?

The hex code is #F1D548. In RGB it's 241, 213, 72, and in HSL it's 50°, 86%, 61%.

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