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Top Banana

#FAD873

RGB 250, 216, 115 · HSL 45°, 93%, 72% · CMYK 0, 14, 54, 2

Top Banana is #FAD873 in HEX — rgb(250, 216, 115), hsl(45°, 93%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 54%, 2%).

Top Banana pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 93%, 72%. 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#FAD873

RGB250, 216, 115

HSL45°, 93%, 72%

HSV45°, 54%, 98%

CMYK0, 14, 54, 2

Decimal16439411

CSS RGBrgb(250, 216, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 93%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tons of Sun K-498

ΔE 1.9 · #FBDC75

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Touched 821

ΔE 2 · #FAD675

Behr

Surfboard Yellow P280-4

ΔE 2.1 · #FCDD78

Valspar

Honey Glaze 3003-2A

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDD7A

PPG

Forsythia Blossom 1214-5

ΔE 2.2 · #F6D76E

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Rays DE5423

ΔE 2.6 · #F6DA74

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 2.8 · #FBD473

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 3 · #FAD97A

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 4.4 · #F4D96C

Benjamin Moore

Inner 348

ΔE 4.8 · #F2DB77

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 5.1 · #FFE481

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 6.3 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 6.7 · #F5D27B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 7.8 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9.8 · #EABE5B

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 12.7 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#FAD873

#7596FA

Analogous

#FA9675

#FAD873

#D9FA75

Triadic

#FAD873

#75FAD9

#D975FA

Split-Complementary

#FAD873

#75D9FA

#9675FA

Tetradic

#FAD873

#75FA96

#7596FA

#FA75D9

Monochromatic

#CF9D07

#F7C42B

#FAD873

#FDEDBF

#FEF8E6

Rectangle

#FAD873

#96FA75

#7596FA

#D975FA

Compound

#FAD873

#D9FA75

#7596FA

#9675FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBE091

#F6E5B2

#F6EED6

Darker

#FCC829

#CA9700

#765800

Saturation

#CCC2A4

#FAD975

#FDDA73

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAD873

#F1DE73

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAD873

#DEDE86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAD873

#FECDD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Top Banana 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

#FBCF71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAD873

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8D496

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#4E75EA

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: #FAD873;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAD873;

CSS Variable

--color-top-banana: #FAD873;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'top-banana': '#FAD873' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAD873] text-[#FAD873]

SCSS

$top-banana: #FAD873;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAD873?

#FAD873 is Top Banana, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAD873 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Top Banana?

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

What colors pair well with Top Banana?

Top Banana 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 Top Banana?

You can download Top Banana 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 Top Banana?

The hex code is #FAD873. In RGB it's 250, 216, 115, and in HSL it's 45°, 93%, 72%.

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