Honey Nougat S250-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E2BA97, LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tea Cookie from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2BA97 · S250-3
Honey Nougat
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Nougat Technical Profile
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Honey Nougat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Nougat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHoney Nougat
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTea Cookie
Tea Cookie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sociable
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunwashed Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Summer Melon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oakley Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tea Cookie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antelope
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Melon
PPG
Very similar
Natural Leather
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Nougat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Nougat
#E2BA97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCB976
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Nougat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Nougat 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 Nougat.
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 Nougat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Nougat have?
Honey Nougat 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 Nougat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Nougat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Nougat are Tea Cookie by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sociable by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sunwashed Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honey Nougat'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 Nougat?
Honey Nougat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.5, 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 Nougat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.