Golden Honey 297 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FBE2A1, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Durango Dust from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBE2A1 · 297
Golden Honey
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Honey Technical Profile
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Golden Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGolden Honey
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDurango Dust
Durango Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Primrose Path
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lady Banksia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Tickle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Yellow Duckling
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunflower Seed
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun Faded
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Solé
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Golden Feather
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Honey
#FBE2A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Golden Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Golden 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.
Golden Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Honey have?
Golden Honey by Benjamin Moore 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 Golden Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Honey are Durango Dust by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Primrose Path by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lemon Caipirinha by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden 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 Golden Honey?
Golden Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.8, 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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Why Golden Honey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.