Ref. #F4D5AB · PPU6-08
Pale Honey
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Honey Technical Profile
What color is Pale Honey? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F4D5AB. Colors similar to Pale Honey include Valspar Clarified Butter, Benjamin Moore Manila, Sherwin-Williams Enjoyable Yellow. Pale Honey has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Pale Honey 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 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 Pale Honey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Clarified Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Manila
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Enjoyable Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coin Purse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Veil
MPC
Nearly identical
Coin Purse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bridal Whites
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Honey
#F4D5AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Honey 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 Pale Honey.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Honey have?
Pale Honey by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pale Honey from other brands?
The closest matches are Clarified Butter by Valspar (#F2D4AC), Manila by Benjamin Moore (#F5D7AF), Enjoyable Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#F5D6A9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Honey?
Pale Honey has an LRV of 69.8, 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 Pale Honey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.