ColorplanBenjamin Moore Banan-Appeal (332) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 87. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Light Yellow (2022-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 86.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAF1B8 |
| RGB | 250, 241, 184 |
| HSL | 52°, 87%, 85% |
About Banan-Appeal
Banan-Appeal (332) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 87, Banan-Appeal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Banan-Appeal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Fun in the Sun (358); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Banan-Appeal changes with the light
Banan-Appeal is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Banan-Appeal's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Banan-Appeal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Banan-Appeal can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Banan-Appeal will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Banan-Appeal in real homes
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Banan-Appeal equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.4
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Banan-Appeal questions
What undertone does Banan-Appeal have?
Banan-Appeal has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Banan-Appeal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Banan-Appeal a light or dark color?
Banan-Appeal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Banan-Appeal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Banan-Appeal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 6.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Banan-Appeal?
Try Light Yellow (2022-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Banan-Appeal's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Banan-Appeal work best?
Banan-Appeal works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 87, Banan-Appeal reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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