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Honeywheat

67%LRV Value
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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.

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Honeywheat Technical Profile

HEX Code#F7D898
RGB247, 216, 152
LRV67.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Danse

Complement

Hopeful Dream

Honeywheat Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Perfectly Pesto

Pop

Pumpkin Blush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Avalon Teal

Pop

Big Country Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Honeywheat.

Danse

Benjamin Moore · CC-212

#FAD896

Country Comfort

Benjamin Moore · 305

#FAD896

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore · 171

#FDDC95

Honeybee

Benjamin Moore · CSP-950

#F0DA9B

Asbury Sand

Benjamin Moore · 2156-50

#F9D4A2

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Crewelwork Ivory

PPG · 30YY 74/121

#EDDFCB

Sahara Sands

Valspar · 2007-8B

#E0C6AE

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

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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