Plantain Chips M290-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6A533, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Bar from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6A533 · M290-6
Plantain Chips
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Plantain Chips Technical Profile
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Plantain Chips in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plantain Chips in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPlantain Chips
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLemon Bar
Lemon Bar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Curry Sauce
PPG
Nearly identical
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jonagold Apple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunny Disposition
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sin City
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Roman Ornament
Valspar
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Golden Bounty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Heart Of Gold
Kilz
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plantain Chips
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plantain Chips
#D6A533
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plantain Chips
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plantain Chips Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Plantain Chips.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plantain Chips — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plantain Chips have?
Plantain Chips by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plantain Chips in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plantain Chips from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plantain Chips are Lemon Bar by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Curry Sauce by PPG (a near-identical match), Kingdom Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plantain Chips's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Plantain Chips?
Plantain Chips has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plantain Chips's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.