Benjamin Moore Banana Yellow 2022-40
| Official page: | Banana Yellow 2022-40 |
| Code: | 2022-40 |
| Name: | Banana Yellow |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Banana Yellow?
Welcome to a space infused with the charm of Benjamin Moore 2022-40 Banana Yellow. This vibrant hue brings a playful energy to any room, drawing the eye and creating a cheerful atmosphere. Complement this lively shade with accents of crisp white and warm wood tones to balance its brightness beautifully. Incorporating touches of soft greys and earthy greens will enhance the overall harmony of the space, allowing the Banana Yellow to shine as the focal point of the design scheme. Embrace the sunshine-inspired allure of Benjamin Moore 2022-40 by pairing it with a palette that exudes freshness and vitality.
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What are Benjamin Moore Banana Yellow undertones?
The undertone of Banana Yellow can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#FFE765
RGB code:
255, 231, 101
Is Benjamin Moore Banana Yellow 2022-40 cool or warm?
With a hue of 51° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2022-40 Banana Yellow HSL code: 51, 100%, 70%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Banana Yellow
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Banana Yellow:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
2022-40
Banana Yellow
Darker shades
2022-40
Banana Yellow
LRV of Banana Yellow
Banana Yellow has an LRV of 74.58% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 74.58%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFE765 | |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 231, 101 | |
| RGB Percent | 100.00%, 90.59%, 39.61% | |
| HSV | Hue: 51° Saturation: 60.39% Value: 100.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 100, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.41 Yellow: 60.39 Key: 0.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 223.356 I: 56.076 Q: -35.379 | |
| XYZ | X: 72.168 Y: 79.355 Z: 23.824 | |
| CIE Lab | L:91.395 a:-6.761 b:64.646 | |
| CIE Luv | L:91.395 u:22.052 v:79.672 | |
| Decimal | 16770917 | |
| Hunter Lab | 89.081, -11.284, 46.5 |
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