Banana Brulee 1214-3 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F7EAB9, estimated 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.
PPG · #F7EAB9 · 1214-3
Banana Brulee
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Banana Brulee Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7EAB9
RGB247, 234, 185
Estimated LRV82.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Banana Brulee
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Illuminating
Dutch Boy
#F6E9B6
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Cuddle
Valspar
#F9EBBB
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Sunny Disposition
Vista Paint
#F4E7B8
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Calla Lily
Benjamin Moore
#F8EDBB
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Emma
Hirshfield's
#F9EABB
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Lazy Daisy
Dunn-Edwards
#F3E7B4
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Rich Cream
Behr
#F9EEBD
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Sticky Note
Kilz
#FBEFBF
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Aspire .01
Colorhouse
#FBEFBB
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Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
#F4E8B2
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Colors That Work With Banana Brulee
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Banana Brulee
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Banana Brulee Room Palettes
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Banana Brulee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Banana Brulee are Illuminating by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cuddle by Valspar (a close digital match), Sunny Disposition by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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