Ref. #F5DEAF · 6673
Banana Cream
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Banana Cream Technical Profile
What color is Banana Cream? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F5DEAF. Colors similar to Banana Cream include PPG Dusty Yellow, Dunn-Edwards Pasta, Kilz Drop Of Gold. Banana Cream has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Banana Cream reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Banana Cream
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Banana Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Banana Cream
#F5DEAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Banana Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange 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 Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Banana Cream from other brands?
The closest matches are Dusty Yellow by PPG (#F5DEAE), Pasta by Dunn-Edwards (#F7DFAF), Drop Of Gold by Kilz (#F3DBAC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Banana Cream?
Banana Cream has an LRV of 74.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Banana Cream
Related Reading
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 Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.