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.
Ref. #C36C00 · S-H-290
Exotic Honey
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Exotic Honey Technical Profile
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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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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Exotic Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Exotic Honey 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 Exotic Honey.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Exotic Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.