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Banana Boat

#FDC138

RGB 253, 193, 56 · HSL 42°, 98%, 61% · CMYK 0, 24, 78, 1

Banana Boat is #FDC138 in HEX — rgb(253, 193, 56), hsl(42°, 98%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 78%, 1%).

Banana Boat pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 98%, 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#FDC138

RGB253, 193, 56

HSL42°, 98%, 61%

HSV42°, 78%, 99%

CMYK0, 24, 78, 1

Decimal16630072

CSS RGBrgb(253, 193, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 98%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Banana Boat S14H8

Exact match

Valspar

Elizabethan Yellow 3009-1

ΔE 1.5 · #FFC33E

Behr

Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A

ΔE 3 · #F7B932

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Honey DE5314

ΔE 3.3 · #FFBD31

Vista Paint

Devonshire K-496

ΔE 3.4 · #F2BA2B

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 3.5 · #FFBC35

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Fuzzies 830

ΔE 3.6 · #F5B72E

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 4.8 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 4.9 · #FFBA38

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 6.6 · #FFBE47

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 7.5 · #FFCA2C

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 7.8 · #FDCC4E

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 9.9 · #FAD140

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 11.9 · #F4A900

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13.7 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#FDC138

#3A75FD

Analogous

#FD613A

#FDC138

#D6FD3A

Triadic

#FDC138

#3AFDC3

#C33AFD

Split-Complementary

#FDC138

#3AD6FD

#613AFD

Tetradic

#FDC138

#3AFD61

#3A75FD

#FD3AD6

Monochromatic

#9D6E02

#E8A302

#FDC138

#FEDA86

#FFF1D2

Rectangle

#FDC138

#75FD3A

#3A75FD

#C33AFD

Compound

#FDC138

#D6FD3A

#3A75FD

#613AFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDCF61

#F5D792

#F4E6C4

Darker

#F9AE00

#AB7800

#644600

Saturation

#B9A77E

#FDC33A

#FEC339

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDC138

#E7D235

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDC138

#CDCD5B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDC138

#FFB5C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Banana Boat 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

#FDBD45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDC138

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAC269

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.

#225DE6

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: #FDC138;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDC138;

CSS Variable

--color-banana-boat: #FDC138;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'banana-boat': '#FDC138' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDC138] text-[#FDC138]

SCSS

$banana-boat: #FDC138;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDC138?

#FDC138 is Banana Boat, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDC138 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Banana Boat?

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

What colors pair well with Banana Boat?

Banana Boat 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 Boat?

You can download Banana Boat 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 Boat?

The hex code is #FDC138. In RGB it's 253, 193, 56, and in HSL it's 42°, 98%, 61%.

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