ColorplanBenjamin Moore Banana Yellow (2022-40) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 79.
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 79.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFE765 |
| RGB | 255, 231, 101 |
| HSL | 51°, 100%, 70% |
About Banana Yellow
Banana Yellow (2022-40) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 79, Banana Yellow 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 Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Sunburst (2023-40), it's warmer.
How Banana Yellow changes with the light
Banana Yellow 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
Banana Yellow's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Banana Yellow 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 Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Banana Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Banana Yellow in real homes
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Banana Yellow 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
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Dayroom Yellow (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Banana Yellow questions
What undertone does Banana Yellow have?
Banana Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Banana Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Banana Yellow a light or dark color?
Banana Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 79.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Banana Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Banana Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 9.4); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 8.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Banana Yellow?
Banana Yellow is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Banana Yellow work best?
Banana Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 79, Banana Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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