Bee Pollen 390B-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5E16D, estimated LRV 74 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheerful from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F5E16D · 390B-5
Bee Pollen
74%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bee Pollen Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5E16D
RGB245, 225, 109
Estimated LRV74.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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#F4DE65
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#FBE573
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Colors That Work With Bee Pollen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bee Pollen
#F5E16D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9CE64
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bee Pollen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bee Pollen 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
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Bee Pollen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bee Pollen have?
Bee Pollen by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bee Pollen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bee Pollen are Cheerful by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Golden Glitter by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Delightful Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bee Pollen'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 Bee Pollen?
Bee Pollen has a estimated lightness value of 74.4, 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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