Honey Mist MQ3-42 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3D5AE, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Howdy Neighbor from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3D5AE · MQ3-42
Honey Mist
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honey Mist Technical Profile
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Honey Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHoney Mist
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHowdy Neighbor
Howdy Neighbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rice Paddy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Minted Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Woven Jacquard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dusty Trail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramelized Pears
PPG
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crème Fraîche
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Mist
#E3D5AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Mist 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 Mist.
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 Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Mist have?
Honey Mist by Behr has a neutral 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 Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Mist are Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rice Paddy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Minted Tea by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honey Mist'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 Mist?
Honey Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.0, 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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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 Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.