Plantain Chips M290-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6A533, estimated 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.
Behr · #D6A533 · M290-6
Plantain Chips
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Plantain Chips Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6A533
RGB214, 165, 51
Estimated LRV41.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Plantain Chips
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Plantain Chips from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plantain Chips are Lemon Bar by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Curry Sauce by PPG (a close digital match), Kingdom Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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