Pale Honey PPU6-8 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5D6AA, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enjoyable Yellow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5D6AA · PPU6-8
Pale Honey
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Honey Technical Profile
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Pale Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Honey
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEnjoyable Yellow
Enjoyable Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mimosa Brunch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Canyon Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Manila
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clarified Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coin Purse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Amber Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Toffee Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Honey
#F5D6AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1C969
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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Honey are Enjoyable Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mimosa Brunch by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mango Cream by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Honey'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 Pale Honey?
Pale Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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.