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Behr Plantain Chips M290-6

Plantain Chips

Behr

M290-6

About Plantain Chips by Behr

Brightness: 41.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d6a550

RGB: 214, 165, 80

Hue38°

Saturation62%

Lightness58%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Plantain Chips from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Plantain Chips looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Plantain Chips M290-6 a warm or cool color?
Plantain Chips by Behr is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Plantain Chips?
Plantain Chips sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Plantain Chips?
Brightness is about 42%. Saturation is around 62%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #d6a550. The RGB value is 214, 165, 80.
Is Plantain Chips better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Plantain Chips has brightness around 42%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Plantain Chips?
You can match Plantain Chips with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Plantain Chips work best in a home?
Plantain Chips works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Plantain Chips compare to a pure white paint?
Plantain Chips is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Plantain Chips in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Plantain Chips in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Plantain Chips. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Plantain Chips. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.