Ripe Banana 8001-22G is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C49832, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crispy Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C49832 · 8001-22G
Ripe Banana
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ripe Banana Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Ripe Banana in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripe Banana in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRipe Banana
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCrispy Gold
Crispy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mystic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
End of the Rainbow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Curry
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Citronne
Behr
Very similar
Fields of Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Golden Field
PPG
Very similar
Golden History
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
October Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripe Banana
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Banana
#C49832
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABBA6F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Banana
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe Banana 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Ripe Banana.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ripe Banana — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Banana have?
Ripe Banana by Valspar 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 Ripe Banana in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripe Banana from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Banana are Crispy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mystic Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), End of the Rainbow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ripe Banana'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 Ripe Banana?
Ripe Banana has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
Explore More with Ripe Banana
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 Ripe Banana's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.