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Ref. #C36C00 · S-H-290

Exotic Honey

22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Exotic Honey S-H-290 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C36C00, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Orange from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Exotic Honey Technical Profile

HEX Code#C36C00
RGB195, 108, 0
LRV22.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Exotic Honey in Every Brand

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

BehrExotic Honey
Very similar
Benjamin MooreAutumn Orange

Autumn Orange

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Autumn Day

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Umbra

Valspar

Very similar

Carrot Cake

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Create .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Saucy Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Lucky Penny

PPG

Visible difference

Mandarin Grove

Vista Paint

Visible difference

Pumpkin

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Autumn Spice

Kilz

Visible difference

Yellow Orange

RAL

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Exotic Honey

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Exotic Honey

#C36C00

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BDC531

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Exotic Honey

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Exotic Honey

Complement

Sapphire Lace

Exotic Honey Room Palettes

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

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Marrakech Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Sage Tint

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Planet Green

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Taos Turquoise

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Exotic Honey.

Autumn Fest

Behr · S-H-310

#BA6D00

October

Behr · S-H-270

#CD5D04

Opulent

Behr · S-H-300

#D47700

Acorn Spice

Behr · S-H-280

#B55C08

Crispy Gingersnap

Behr · 290D-7

#BA6614

Bonfire

Behr · 270B-7

#DB6404

More orange colors from other brands

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

Pearly Violet

Valspar · 7001-23

#F2EEE6

Bone White

Benjamin Moore · OC-143

#E7DECA

Barely There

Vista Paint · OW144

#F7F2E8

Downy Feather

Hirshfield's · 0975

#FEAA66

Antique Lace

Dunn-Edwards · DE6162

#FDF2DB

Notorious

PPG · 1074-4

#BDA998

Exotic Honey — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Exotic Honey have?
Exotic Honey by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Exotic Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Exotic Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Exotic Honey are Autumn Orange by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Autumn Day by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Umbra by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Exotic Honey'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 Exotic Honey?
Exotic Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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