Banana Cream 275 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EBDCA2, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Refreshing Tea from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBDCA2 · 275
Banana Cream
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Banana Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Banana Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBanana Cream
Nearly identical
BehrRefreshing Tea
Refreshing Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Demeter
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Oats
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mella Yella
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spritely Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bamboo Mat
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bartlett
Kilz
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Banana Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Banana Cream
#EBDCA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9C171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Banana Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Banana Cream 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Banana Cream.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Banana Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Banana Cream have?
Banana Cream by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Banana Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Banana Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Banana Cream are Refreshing Tea by Behr (a near-identical match), Demeter by PPG (a near-identical match), Sea Oats by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Banana Cream'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 Cream?
Banana Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Banana Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.