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Banana Boat

#FDC838

RGB 253, 200, 56 · HSL 44°, 98%, 61% · CMYK 0, 21, 78, 1

Banana Boat is #FDC838 in HEX — rgb(253, 200, 56), hsl(44°, 98%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 78%, 1%).

Banana Boat pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 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#FDC838

RGB253, 200, 56

HSL44°, 98%, 61%

HSV44°, 78%, 99%

CMYK0, 21, 78, 1

Decimal16631864

CSS RGBrgb(253, 200, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 98%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Marguerite S15H8

ΔE 1.4 · #FCC536

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 2.4 · #FFC632

Behr

Chickadee 350B-7

ΔE 2.7 · #FEC62F

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 3.3 · #FECA43

Valspar

Dijon 3006-1A

ΔE 3.5 · #F7C82F

Vista Paint

Peeps C-856

ΔE 3.8 · #FFCE35

Hallman-Lindsay

Peeps 857

ΔE 3.8 · #FFCF38

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 4.3 · #FFCA2C

Dunn-Edwards

Bumblebee DE5342

ΔE 4.4 · #FFC82A

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 5.7 · #FED340

Benjamin Moore

Viking 321

ΔE 5.8 · #FFD031

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 6 · #FAD140

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 8.1 · #F5D033

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.1 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.1 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21 · #ECC363

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

#FDC838

#3A6EFD

Analogous

#FD683A

#FDC838

#D0FD3A

Triadic

#FDC838

#3AFDC9

#C93AFD

Split-Complementary

#FDC838

#3AD0FD

#683AFD

Tetradic

#FDC838

#3AFD68

#3A6EFD

#FD3AD0

Monochromatic

#9D7302

#E8AB02

#FDC838

#FEDE86

#FFF3D2

Rectangle

#FDC838

#6EFD3A

#3A6EFD

#C93AFD

Compound

#FDC838

#D0FD3A

#3A6EFD

#683AFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDD461

#F5DB92

#F4E7C4

Darker

#F9B700

#AB7D00

#644900

Saturation

#B9A97E

#FDC93A

#FEC939

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDC838

#EBD536

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDC838

#D2D25D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDC838

#FFBBC7

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

#FDC345

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDC838

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAC869

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.

#2256E6

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: #FDC838;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDC838;

CSS Variable

--color-banana-boat: #FDC838;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'banana-boat': '#FDC838' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDC838] text-[#FDC838]

SCSS

$banana-boat: #FDC838;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDC838?

#FDC838 is Banana Boat, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDC838 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 #FDC838. In RGB it's 253, 200, 56, and in HSL it's 44°, 98%, 61%.

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