Honey Oak 257 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C6B178, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perennial Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6B178 · 257
Honey Oak
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Honey Oak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Oak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHoney Oak
Nearly identical
BehrPerennial Gold
Perennial Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Avocado
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Sage
PPG
Very similar
Gold Tweed
Vista Paint
Very similar
Desert Floor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Desert Grass
Valspar
Very similar
Goldie Oldie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Oak
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Oak
#C6B178
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Oak 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 Honey Oak.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honey Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Oak have?
Honey Oak 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 Honey Oak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Oak are Perennial Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Beige by RAL (a near-identical match), Pocket Watch by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honey Oak'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 Honey Oak?
Honey Oak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Honey Oak's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.