Honeybell 145 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCBD6C, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Lily Orange from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCBD6C · 145
Honeybell
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Honeybell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honeybell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHoneybell
Nearly identical
PPGSummer Lily Orange
Summer Lily Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Orange Toffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
California Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jovial Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Polka Dot
Behr
Very similar
Sunrise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gold’s Great Touch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honeybell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honeybell
#FCBD6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCD45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honeybell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honeybell 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 Honeybell.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honeybell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honeybell have?
Honeybell by Benjamin Moore 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 Honeybell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honeybell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honeybell are Summer Lily Orange by PPG (a near-identical match), Orange Toffee by Valspar (a near-identical match), California Peach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honeybell'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 Honeybell?
Honeybell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honeybell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.