Spicy Banana Pepper 50YY 60/538 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E8CF66, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Finchy Yellow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8CF66 · 50YY 60/538
Spicy Banana Pepper
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spicy Banana Pepper Technical Profile
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Spicy Banana Pepper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spicy Banana Pepper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSpicy Banana Pepper
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFinchy Yellow
Finchy Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seth's Smile
Valspar
Nearly identical
Funky Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lemon Macaron
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Yellow Tone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Summer Field
Behr
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Golden Glow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lemonette
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Spicy Banana Pepper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spicy Banana Pepper
#E8CF66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAC66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spicy Banana Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spicy Banana Pepper 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 Spicy Banana Pepper.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spicy Banana Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spicy Banana Pepper have?
Spicy Banana Pepper 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 Spicy Banana Pepper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spicy Banana Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicy Banana Pepper are Finchy Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Seth's Smile by Valspar (a near-identical match), Funky Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spicy Banana Pepper'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 Spicy Banana Pepper?
Spicy Banana Pepper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.7, 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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