Exotic Honey S-H-290 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C36C00, estimated 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.
Behr · #C36C00 · S-H-290
Exotic Honey
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Exotic Honey Technical Profile
HEX Code#C36C00
RGB195, 108, 0
Estimated LRV22.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Exotic Honey
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Exotic Honey
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Exotic Honey Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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