Banana Leaf HDC-MD-20 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9E8F3B, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Of Spring from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9E8F3B · HDC-MD-20
Banana Leaf
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Banana Leaf Technical Profile
HEX Code#9E8F3B
RGB158, 143, 59
Estimated LRV27.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Banana Leaf
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Green Of Spring
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#9E903B
Close digital match
Gecko
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#9D913C
Close digital match
Ornamental Grass
Vista Paint
#A09238
Close digital match
Willow Green
Benjamin Moore
#A08D40
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#A5953B
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#9F9049
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#988E45
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#9C8B1F
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Colors That Work With Banana Leaf
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Banana Leaf
#9E8F3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90A765
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Banana Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Banana Leaf Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Banana Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Banana Leaf have?
Banana Leaf by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Banana Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Banana Leaf are Green Of Spring by Kilz (a close digital match), Gecko by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ornamental Grass by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Banana Leaf's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Banana Leaf?
Banana Leaf has a estimated lightness value of 27.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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