Top Banana 3008-1C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FAE17D, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Drizzle from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAE17D · 3008-1C
Top Banana
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Top Banana Technical Profile
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Top Banana in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Top Banana in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTop Banana
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLemon Drizzle
Lemon Drizzle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Drizzle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Lightning Bug
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheerful Hue
Behr
Nearly identical
Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cheerful Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Top Banana
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Top Banana
#FAE17D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0D260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Top Banana
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Top 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 Top 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.
Top Banana — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Top Banana have?
Top 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 Top Banana in your own space before committing.
What colors match Top Banana from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Top Banana are Lemon Drizzle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lemon Drizzle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Yellow Rose by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Top 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 Top Banana?
Top Banana has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Top Banana's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.