Cool Honeydew by Behr paint color
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Ref. #E5E1CD · S350-1A

Cool Honeydew

75%LRV Value
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Cool Honeydew S350-1A is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5E1CD, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Au Natural from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cool Honeydew Technical Profile

HEX Code#E5E1CD
RGB229, 225, 205
LRV74.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

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Cool Honeydew in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cool Honeydew in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrCool Honeydew
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAu Natural

Au Natural

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dream Grass

Valspar

Nearly identical

Au Natural

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Cream Agate

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Misty Summer Day

PPG

Nearly identical

Green Lacewing

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Air .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Classical Ivory

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Shea Butter

Kilz

Nearly identical

Restoration Ivory

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

James White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cool Honeydew

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cool Honeydew

#E5E1CD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cool Honeydew

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dream Grass

Complement

Wildflower Prairie

Cool Honeydew Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Butternut Wood

Pop

Butter Rum

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Evergreen Trail

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Winter Evening

Pop

Majestic Purple

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Cool Honeydew.

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Soft Focus

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#E4E0D5

Empire Porcelain

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Bee'S Knees

Behr · T13-11

#E8D9D2

Miami Weiss

Behr · T14-3

#EDE4D3

Minty Frosting

Behr · T12-18

#DBE8CF

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Soft Candlelight

PPG · 61YY 89/135

#F9F2D9

Swiss Coffee

Benjamin Moore · OC-45

#EEECE1

Winding Vines

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#918E56

Lemon Tint

Hirshfield's · 0819

#FCF3CB

Sabo Garden

Hirshfield's · 0402

#978D59

Crocus Tint

Vista Paint · 0854

#FCF0C3

Cool Honeydew — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cool Honeydew have?
Cool Honeydew by Behr 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 Cool Honeydew in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Honeydew from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Honeydew are Au Natural by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dream Grass by Valspar (a near-identical match), Au Natural by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool Honeydew'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 Cool Honeydew?
Cool Honeydew has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.9, 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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