Sweet Honey PMD-74 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F0B160, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yarrow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0B160 · PMD-74
Sweet Honey
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Honey Technical Profile
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Sweet Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Honey
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsYarrow
Yarrow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
From Concentrate
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Antique Brass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
August Morning
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Afternoon Tea
Valspar
Very similar
Goldfish
PPG
Very similar
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Sweet Michelle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lemon Poppy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Honey
#F0B160
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Sweet 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.
Sweet Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Honey have?
Sweet Honey 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 Sweet Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Honey are Yarrow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), From Concentrate by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Antique Brass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Honey?
Sweet Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.8, 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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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 Sweet Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.