Banan-Appeal
Also known as: Banana Milk , Thunderdome , Sailor Moonlight , Shalimar
Banan-Appeal is a pale, vivid yellow that reads as sunny and uplifting. It earns its place in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Match it with white accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 18.44:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Banan-Appeal color codes
- HEX
- #FAF3A6
- RGB
- rgb(250, 243, 166)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 243, 166, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(55, 89%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(55, 34%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 34%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(95.1 -5.8 38.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.2% 0.097 103.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: palegoldenrod #EEE8AA · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 12.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Banan-Appeal works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Banan-Appeal
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Banan-Appeal by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.44:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Banan-Appeal background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Banan-Appeal
Banan-Appeal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Banan-Appeal
Banan-Appeal triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Banana Milk #FFF7AD · ΔE 1.1
- Thunderdome #F6F3A7 · ΔE 1.1
- Lazy Daisy #F6EBA1 · ΔE 1.9
- Parchment #FEFCAF · ΔE 2.1
- Goldilocks #FFF39A · ΔE 2.4
- Pollen #EEEEAA · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Banan-Appeal is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Banan-Appeal FAQs
What color is Banan-Appeal?
Banan-Appeal is a light yellow with the hex code #FAF3A6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 55°, 89% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Banan-Appeal?
The hex code for Banan-Appeal is #FAF3A6. In RGB it's rgb(250, 243, 166), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 34%, 2%).
What colors go well with Banan-Appeal?
Banan-Appeal pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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