Ref. #E3B776 · M270-5
Beehive
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beehive Technical Profile
What color is Beehive? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E3B776. Colors similar to Beehive include Kilz Aged Amber, Hirshfield's Tropical Dream, Valspar Afternoon Stroll. Beehive has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Beehive sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Beehive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Aged Amber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bold Butterscotch
PPG
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eye of the Tiger
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Classical Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wheat Bread
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beehive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beehive
#E3B776
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beehive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beehive 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Beehive.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beehive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beehive have?
Beehive by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Beehive from other brands?
The closest matches are Aged Amber by Kilz (#DFB575), Tropical Dream by Hirshfield's (#E6B771), Afternoon Stroll by Valspar (#DFB674). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Beehive?
Beehive has an LRV of 51.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Beehive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.