ColorplanBenjamin Moore Banana Cream (275) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 71. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Vapor (AF-35).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 70.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EADBA1 |
| RGB | 234, 219, 161 |
| HSL | 48°, 63%, 77% |
About Banana Cream
Banana Cream (275) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 71, Banana Cream 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 Banana Cream'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 Yellow Clover (375); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Banana Cream changes with the light
Banana Cream has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Banana Cream's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Banana Cream 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 Banana Cream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Banana Cream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Banana Cream in real homes
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Banana Cream 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 2.6
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Banana Cream questions
What undertone does Banana Cream have?
Banana Cream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Banana Cream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Banana Cream a light or dark color?
Banana Cream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 71, Banana Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Banana Cream in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Banana Cream?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Banana Cream's undertone.
Where does Banana Cream work best?
Banana Cream works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 71, Banana Cream reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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