Honeywheat 179 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7D898, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creased Khaki from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7D898 · 179
Honeywheat
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honeywheat Technical Profile
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Honeywheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honeywheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHoneywheat
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCreased Khaki
Creased Khaki
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Creamy Surprises
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
First Day of School
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Naples Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Applesauce
Behr
Nearly identical
Precious Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Maybe Maui
PPG
Nearly identical
Toasted Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beeswax .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honeywheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honeywheat
#F7D898
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBCD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honeywheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honeywheat 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 Honeywheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honeywheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honeywheat have?
Honeywheat 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 Honeywheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honeywheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honeywheat are Creased Khaki by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Creamy Surprises by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sun Splashed by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honeywheat'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 Honeywheat?
Honeywheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.3, 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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Why Honeywheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.