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Banana Pudding

#F4EFC3

RGB 244, 239, 195 · HSL 54°, 69%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 20, 4

Banana Pudding is #F4EFC3 in HEX — rgb(244, 239, 195), hsl(54°, 69%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 20%, 4%).

Banana Pudding pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 69%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F4EFC3

RGB244, 239, 195

HSL54°, 69%, 86%

HSV54°, 20%, 96%

CMYK0, 2, 20, 4

Decimal16052163

CSS RGBrgb(244, 239, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 69%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Banana Pudding 1212-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Jasper 387

ΔE 0.5 · #F4EEC2

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Honeydew DE5477

ΔE 1.3 · #F6EFC5

Valspar

Lime Kiss 6008-9A

ΔE 1.4 · #EFECC0

Vista Paint

Gold Gleam K-437

ΔE 1.7 · #F8F3C5

Dulux

Missed S18H1

ΔE 2.1 · #F0EFC0

Hallman-Lindsay

Bermuda Son 797

ΔE 2.1 · #F0E9BE

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 2.2 · #F8EFC0

Behr

Garlic Clove 390C-2

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F3C3

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 3 · #F2EAC3

Colorhouse

Sprout .04 Sprout-04

ΔE 3.7 · #FEF2C2

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 4.2 · #EFE6C0

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.8 · #EADFB7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.7 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.1 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F4EFC3

#C3C8F4

Analogous

#F4D6C3

#F4EFC3

#E0F4C3

Triadic

#F4EFC3

#C3F4EF

#EFC3F4

Split-Complementary

#F4EFC3

#C3E0F4

#D6C3F4

Tetradic

#F4EFC3

#C3F4D6

#C3C8F4

#F4C3E0

Monochromatic

#DCCD41

#E8DE82

#F4EFC3

#FBF9E9

Rectangle

#F4EFC3

#C8F4C3

#C3C8F4

#EFC3F4

Compound

#F4EFC3

#E0F4C3

#C3C8F4

#D6C3F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6F2CF

#F6F4DD

#F9F7EC

Darker

#E9DE76

#D4C21D

#7E730E

Saturation

#E3E1D4

#F4EFC3

#F9F3BD

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4EFC3

#F7EDC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4EFC3

#F0F0C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4EFC3

#F7E9ED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Banana Pudding 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

#F6E0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4EFC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E5D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#929AE3

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F4EFC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4EFC3;

CSS Variable

--color-banana-pudding: #F4EFC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'banana-pudding': '#F4EFC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4EFC3] text-[#F4EFC3]

SCSS

$banana-pudding: #F4EFC3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4EFC3?

#F4EFC3 is Banana Pudding, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4EFC3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Banana Pudding?

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

What colors pair well with Banana Pudding?

Banana Pudding 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 Pudding?

You can download Banana Pudding 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 Pudding?

The hex code is #F4EFC3. In RGB it's 244, 239, 195, and in HSL it's 54°, 69%, 86%.

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