Banana Brulee 1214-3 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F7EAB9, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Illuminating from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7EAB9 · 1214-3
Banana Brulee
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Banana Brulee Technical Profile
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Banana Brulee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Banana Brulee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBanana Brulee
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyIlluminating
Illuminating
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cuddle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunny Disposition
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Emma
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lazy Daisy
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rich Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Sticky Note
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Banana Brulee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Banana Brulee
#F7EAB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADCA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Banana Brulee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Banana Brulee 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Banana Brulee.
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 Brulee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Banana Brulee have?
Banana Brulee by PPG 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 Brulee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Banana Brulee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Banana Brulee are Illuminating by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cuddle by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sunny Disposition by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Banana Brulee'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 Brulee?
Banana Brulee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.1, 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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