Ref. #E3D5AE · MQ3-42
Honey Mist
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honey Mist Technical Profile
What color is Honey Mist? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E3D5AE. Colors similar to Honey Mist include Hirshfield's Howdy Neighbor, Sherwin-Williams Rice Paddy, Benjamin Moore Woven Jacquard. Honey Mist has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Honey Mist 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 Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Howdy Neighbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rice Paddy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Woven Jacquard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dustry Trail
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramelized Pears
PPG
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Hound
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Aspiration
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Honey Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (#DED2AA), Rice Paddy by Sherwin-Williams (#DFD4B0), Woven Jacquard by Benjamin Moore (#E6DAB3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Honey Mist?
Honey Mist has an LRV of 69.0, 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 Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.