Ref. #E9C26F · 340D-4
Honey Bear
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honey Bear Technical Profile
What color is Honey Bear? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E9C26F. Colors similar to Honey Bear include PPG Sun Salutation, PPG Turner's Yellow, Vista Paint Sari Suit. Honey Bear has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Honey Bear sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Honey Bear
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sun Salutation
PPG
Nearly identical
Sari Suit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hannah Banana
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sassy Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Butterscotch Lollipop
Valspar
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Bear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Bear
#E9C26F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Bear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Bear 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 Honey Bear.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honey Bear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Bear have?
Honey Bear by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Honey Bear from other brands?
The closest matches are Sun Salutation by PPG (#E7C26F), Turner's Yellow by PPG (#E6C26F), Sari Suit by Vista Paint (#EFC674). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Honey Bear?
Honey Bear has an LRV of 57.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Honey Bear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.