Ref. #C36C00 · S-H-290
Exotic Honey
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Exotic Honey Technical Profile
What color is Exotic Honey? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #C36C00. Exotic Honey has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Exotic Honey creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Exotic Honey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Exotic Honey from other brands?
The closest matches are Autumn Orange by Benjamin Moore (#C67727), Umbra by Valspar (#B2711C), Carrot Cake by Dunn-Edwards (#BF6F31). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Exotic Honey?
Exotic Honey has an LRV of 22.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Exotic Honey
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 Exotic Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.