Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Banana Leaf |
| SKU | HDC-MD-20 |
| Hex | #9E8F3B |
| RGB | 158, 143, 59 |
| HSL | 51°, 46%, 43% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Banana Leaf
Banana Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Banana Leaf is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Banana Leaf within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9E8F3B in HSL space. Pair Banana Leaf with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Banana Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Banana Leaf from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr HDC-MD-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Banana Leaf
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Banana Leaf is Offbeat Green (SW 6706) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Offbeat Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Banana Leaf
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Willow Green (2150-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Banana Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Willow Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Banana Leaf
Valspar's nearest match is Parrot Feather (V057-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.3 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Banana Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Parrot Feather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Banana Leaf
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Banana Leaf is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Banana Leaf
At Glidden, the closest color to Banana Leaf is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Banana Leaf
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Banana Leaf is Indolent Green (223-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indolent Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Banana Leaf
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Banana Leaf is Aloe & Green Tea (HGSW 1231) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aloe & Green Tea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Banana Leaf
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Gecko (DE5482), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Banana Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Gecko swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Banana Leaf
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Banana Leaf is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Banana Leaf
Rodda has no exact twin of Banana Leaf. The nearest is Aberdeen (R051) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Banana Leaf
At Kompozit, the closest color to Banana Leaf is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →