Banana Mania

HEX: #FAE7B5 | Modern Palette

On White
1.22:1
FAIL
On Black
17.16:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FAE7B5
RGB
250, 231, 181
HSL
43°, 87% ,84%
CMYK
0, 8, 28, 2

About Banana Mania

Banana Mania (#FAE7B5) is a color with RGB(250, 231, 181) and HSL(43.5°, 87.3%, 84.5%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #B5C8FA, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B5FAE7 and #E7B5FA. The name comes from Banana Mania (English).

  • HEX: #FAE7B5
  • RGB: 250, 231, 181
  • HSL: 43.5°, 87.3%, 84.5%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #B5C8FA
  • Triadic colors: #B5FAE7, #E7B5FA
  • The name comes from Banana Mania (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FAE7B5 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #EDEDB4
Protanopia #E9E9B5
Tritanopia #FFE1E1
Achromatopsia #E8E8E8

Frequently Asked Questions

Banana Mania (#FAE7B5) is a color with RGB(250, 231, 181) and HSL(43.5°, 87.3%, 84.5%).

#FAE7B5 pairs strongly with #B5C8FA as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FAE7B5 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FAE7B5 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Banana Mania is linked to Banana Mania from English, meaning A light yellow color, specifically the color of a ripe banana..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Banana Mania
Meaning A light yellow color, specifically the color of a ripe banana.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color 'Banana Mania' was introduced by Crayola in 1997 as part of their crayon color palette. It is one of many food-inspired color names Crayola has used over the years to make colors more appealing and relatable to children. The name evokes the bright, cheerful yellow of a ripe banana.

First Recorded Use

1997

Cultural Associations

Crayola colors often become part of a shared cultural lexicon, especially in childhood. 'Banana Mania' is recognized primarily within the context of Crayola crayons and art supplies. It's a playful and descriptive name that clearly communicates the intended shade of yellow.

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Peach #FFE5B4 ΔE 2.44
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Vanilla #F3E5AB ΔE 2.80
Peach Yellow #FADFAD ΔE 3.03

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FAE7B5;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FAE7B5;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FAE7B5;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FAE7B5,
        #B5C8FA
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FAE7B5,
        #B5C8FA
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$banana-mania: #FAE7B5;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$banana-mania-r: 250;
$banana-mania-g: 231;
$banana-mania-b: 181;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $banana-mania;
    color: rgba($banana-mania-r, $banana-mania-g, $banana-mania-b, 0.8);
}