Ref. #F6E08E · 360C-3
Honey Tone
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honey Tone Technical Profile
What color is Honey Tone? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #F6E08E. Colors similar to Honey Tone include Vista Paint Sunlit Sand, Sherwin-Williams Fun Yellow, Valspar Island Sun. Honey Tone has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Honey Tone reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Honey Tone reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Honey Tone
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Tone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Tone
#F6E08E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFCD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Tone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Tone 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 Tone.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honey Tone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Tone have?
Honey Tone by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Honey Tone from other brands?
The closest matches are Sunlit Sand by Vista Paint (#FDE38D), Fun Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#F7E594), Island Sun by Valspar (#EFDA86). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Honey Tone?
Honey Tone has an LRV of 74.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honey Tone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.