Banana
Also known as: Custard, Light Yellow, Limuyi Yellow, Old Laser Lemon
Banana is what happens when yellow turns soft and vivid. The effect is bright and alert, made for cheerful branding and kids' apps. Its complement lands in white territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.45:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Banana color codes
- HEX
- #FFFC79
- RGB
- rgb(255, 252, 121)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 252, 121, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(59, 100%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(59, 53%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 53%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.3 -11.2 61.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.8% 0.153 107.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 1026 — Luminous yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Banana works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Banana
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Banana by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.08:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Banana background: #000000
Palettes featuring Banana
Banana with its complement
Soft neighbors of Banana
Banana triad
Similar colors
- Hive#FFFF77 · ΔE 0.9
- Butter#FFFF81 · ΔE 1.1
- Straw Gold#FCF679 · ΔE 1.4
- Hyper Beam#F6F677 · ΔE 1.6
- Dolly#F5F171 · ΔE 2.2
- Canary#FDFF63 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Banana is closest to Cloud Break.
Banana FAQs
What color is Banana?
Banana is a light yellow with the hex code #FFFC79. In HSL terms it has a hue of 59°, 100% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Banana?
The hex code for Banana is #FFFC79. In RGB it's rgb(255, 252, 121), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 53%, 0%).
What colors go well with Banana?
Banana pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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