Banana Yellow 2022-40 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFE866, LRV 75 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is June Day from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE866 · 2022-40
Banana Yellow
75%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Banana Yellow Technical Profile
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Banana Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Banana Yellow 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 Yellow
Nearly identical
BehrJune Day
June Day
Behr
Nearly identical
Fuzzy Duckling
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sun’s Glory
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sun's Glory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dilly Dally
PPG
Very similar
Golden Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Visible difference
Colza Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Banana Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Banana Yellow
#FFE866
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Banana Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Banana Yellow 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 Yellow.
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 Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Banana Yellow have?
Banana Yellow by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Banana Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Banana Yellow are June Day by Behr (a near-identical match), Daffodil Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Fuzzy Duckling by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Banana Yellow'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 Yellow?
Banana Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Banana Yellow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.