Color Name: Banana Yellow
Hex Color Code: #FFE135
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 225, 53)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.8%, 79.2%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





What color is Banana Yellow?

Banana Yellow color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Banana Yellow is #FFE135, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 225, 53).

In the RGB color model, Banana Yellow has a red value of 255, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 53. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 79.2% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Banana Yellow has a hue of 51.1° (degrees), 79.2 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Banana Yellow is cool or warm?

The color Banana Yellow is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Banana Yellow? (For interior and product design)

Banana Yellow has an LRV of nearly 75. By LRV value, it is a off-white color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Banana Yellow

Light Color


Compare LRV 75 of Banana Yellow with dark and light Color





Is Banana Yellow Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Banana Yellow meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Banana Yellow color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 225, 53)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
225 (88.2%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.76%
Yellow
79.22%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(51.09deg, 100.0 %, 60.4 %)

Hue
51.09°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
60.39 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 178, 3)
Red
26 (10.1%)
Yellow
178 (69.9%)
Blue
3 (1.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.09°
Saturation
79.22 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 51.09°

W: 20.78 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 68.81

Y : 75.37

Z : 14.29

YXY

Y1 : 75.37

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 11.76%

Y : 79.22%


LRV

~ 75.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.6Y 8.8/11.7

CIE-Lab

L : 89.56

A : -6.07

B : 80.37

CIE-Lch

L : 89.56

C : 80.6

H : 94.32

CIE-Luv

L : 89.56

U : 27.63

V : 90.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 86.81

A : -10.45

B : 51.01






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Banana Yellow


Here are the colors similar to Banana Yellow . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#FFDF00
Golden Yellow
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#FFD700
Gold (Golden)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#EED202
Safety Yellow
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Banana Yellow to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Banana Yellow to Pantone PMS


#FBDD40
PANTONE 114 C
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#FBE122
PANTONE 107 C
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#FEDD00
PANTONE Yellow C
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#FDDA24
PANTONE 115 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Banana Yellow to British Standard 4800


#FDD93F
BS 10-E-49 - Pale Lemon
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#FFE268
BS 10-C-31 - Champagne
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#FFCC00
BS 10-E-51 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Banana Yellow to RAL Classic


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TPX


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Banana Yellow to Pantone TPX


#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


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#FEE12B
Pineapple Yellow
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
#FFE01B
Cavendish Yellow
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#FFDD33
Capsicum Yellow
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#F8D810
Candlelight
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)





Paint similar to Banana Yellow


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Banana Yellow . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Banana Yellow to PPG Paints


#FFDF38
Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#FFD637
Flirtatious (PPG1212-7)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#F6DB5D
Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Banana Yellow to Dunn-Edwards


#FFE536
Highlighter (DE 5404)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#FFDC00
Summer Sun (DE 5405)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#FFDD49
Radiant Sunrise (DE 5397)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#F4DB4F
Gilded (DE 5418)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Banana Yellow to Benjamin Moore


#FFDD39
Bold Yellow (336)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#FFDB00
Bright Yellow (2022-30)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#F8D60A
Sun Porch (2023-30)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#FFD600
Sun Kissed Yellow (2022-20)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)





Valspar


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Banana Yellow to Valspar


#FFD542
Sweet Mustard (3008-1B)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#FFDB63
Backlit Lemon (V017-2)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#FFCE01
Tangy (3008-1A)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Banana Yellow to Sherwin Williams


#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#FECB01
Confident Yellow (SW 6911)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#FFC801
Forsythia (SW 6907)
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)


Behr


Banana Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Banana Yellow to Behr


#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#F7DA74
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#FFD467
Squash Blossom (P290-5)
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Banana Yellow - #FFE135 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FFE135
Banana Yellow

3553FF
Neon Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Banana Yellow - #FFE135?

Color that best contrast with Banana Yellow - #FFE135 is #3553FF, color name is Neon Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Banana Yellow - #FFE135?

Complementary or Opposite color for Banana Yellow - #FFE135 is #3553FF, color name is Neon Blue*.






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