Beekeeper DET499 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F6E491, LRV 77 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rachel'S Smile from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6E491 · DET499
Beekeeper
77%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Beekeeper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beekeeper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBeekeeper
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRachel'S Smile
Rachel'S Smile
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chickery Chick
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Curd
Behr
Nearly identical
San Fernando Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Scene Stealer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scene Stealer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Twinkle Little Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beekeeper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beekeeper
#F6E491
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACCD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beekeeper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beekeeper 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
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Beekeeper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beekeeper have?
Beekeeper by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Beekeeper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beekeeper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beekeeper are Rachel'S Smile by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Fun Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Chickery Chick by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beekeeper'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 Beekeeper?
Beekeeper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beekeeper's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.