Plantain Chips
Behr's Plantain Chips is a beige shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. 1 sourced room photo offers a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#d6a550LRV
40.28
Plantain Chips in Rooms
Follow Plantain Chips from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 1 sourced room photo offers a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Misc Photo
Plantain Chips (M290-6) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms.
An accent wall in Plantain Chips brings warmth and depth indoors.
@paintjunky2015
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Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Enhance your space with Behr Plantain Chips (M290-6), a warm and inviting hue that exudes a sense of sophistication. This rich and earthy color pairs seamlessly with complementary shades, such as soft cream (Behr Antique White M290-2) and deep olive (Behr Ripe Olive M290-7), creating a harmonious color palette that adds depth and character to any room. Whether used as a main wall color or in accent pieces, Plantain Chips brings a touch of elegance and modernity to your decor. 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