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.
Ref. #C9B156 · Beeswax-05
Beeswax .05
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beeswax .05 Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Beeswax .05 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 Colorhouse Colors
Other Colorhouse colors close to Beeswax .05.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beeswax .05's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.