Ref. #B39355 · DE6167
Antique Honey
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Antique Honey Technical Profile
What color is Antique Honey? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #B39355. Colors similar to Antique Honey include Hirshfield's Jungle Expedition, Vista Paint Jungle Expedition, Behr Asian Pear. Antique Honey has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 31 gives Antique Honey depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Antique Honey pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Antique Honey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Honey
#B39355
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Honey 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Antique Honey.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Honey have?
Antique Honey by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Antique Honey from other brands?
The closest matches are Jungle Expedition by Hirshfield's (#B49356), Jungle Expedition by Vista Paint (#B59656), Asian Pear by Behr (#AF9157). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Antique Honey?
Antique Honey has an LRV of 31.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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