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Beeswax .05

45%LRV Value
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Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05 is a yellow paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #C9B156, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Gleam from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Beeswax .05 Technical Profile

HEX Code#C9B156
RGB201, 177, 86
LRV44.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandColorhouse

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Beeswax .05 in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Beeswax .05 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ColorhouseBeeswax .05
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGold Gleam

Gold Gleam

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pirate Gold

PPG

Nearly identical

Slip into Sunset

Vista Paint

Very similar

Dried Chamomile

Behr

Very similar

Hollywood Gold

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Summer Chartreuse

Kilz

Very similar

Hidden Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Hep Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Yellow Umbrella

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lemon Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Dylan Velvet

Valspar

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Beeswax .05

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Beeswax .05

#C9B156

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A6B979

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Beeswax .05

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Summer Chartreuse

Complement

Royal Intrigue

Beeswax .05 Room Palettes

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

Walls

Bisque .05

Trim

Imagine .05

Accent

Stone .06

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bisque .06

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Wool .05

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Bisque .03

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Wool .05

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More yellow colors from other brands

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

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Olive Tint

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Light Ivory

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In Paradise

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Soft Candlelight

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Beeswax .05 — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Beeswax .05 have?
Beeswax .05 by Colorhouse has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beeswax .05 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beeswax .05 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beeswax .05 are Gold Gleam by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pirate Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Slip into Sunset by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Beeswax .05'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 Beeswax .05?
Beeswax .05 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.5, 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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