Honey Locust PPU6-06 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFC368, LRV 61 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold's Great Touch from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC368 · PPU6-06
Honey Locust
61%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Locust Technical Profile
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Honey Locust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Locust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHoney Locust
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGold's Great Touch
Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gold’s Great Touch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Halo Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sweet Honeycomb
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sweet Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Tea
Valspar
Nearly identical
California Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Opportunity
PPG
Very similar
Butterfield
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Locust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Locust
#FFC368
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Locust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Locust 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 Locust.
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 Locust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Locust have?
Honey Locust 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 Honey Locust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Locust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Locust are Gold's Great Touch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gold’s Great Touch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Halo Gold by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honey Locust'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 Honey Locust?
Honey Locust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Locust's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.