Nacho Cheese 2018-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFD06C, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honeybee Yellow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD06C · 2018-40
Nacho Cheese
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nacho Cheese Technical Profile
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Nacho Cheese in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nacho Cheese in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNacho Cheese
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHoneybee Yellow
Honeybee Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sun Rays
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Duckling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Plumeria
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yellow Jubilee
Behr
Nearly identical
Burnished Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bright Halo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Crest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jazz Age Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nacho Cheese
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nacho Cheese
#FFD06C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nacho Cheese
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nacho Cheese 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 Nacho Cheese.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nacho Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nacho Cheese have?
Nacho Cheese 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 Nacho Cheese in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nacho Cheese from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nacho Cheese are Honeybee Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sun Rays by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Duckling by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nacho Cheese'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 Nacho Cheese?
Nacho Cheese has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.1, 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 Nacho Cheese's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.