Gourmet Honey DE6150 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E3CBA8, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dried Plantain from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3CBA8 · DE6150
Gourmet Honey
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gourmet Honey Technical Profile
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Gourmet Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gourmet Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGourmet Honey
Nearly identical
BehrDried Plantain
Dried Plantain
Behr
Nearly identical
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Nearly identical
October Bounty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ivoire
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oyster Mushroom
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prairie House Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
From the Archives
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gentle Fawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gourmet Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gourmet Honey
#E3CBA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gourmet Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gourmet 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 Gourmet Honey.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gourmet Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gourmet Honey have?
Gourmet Honey by Dunn-Edwards 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 Gourmet Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gourmet Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gourmet Honey are Dried Plantain by Behr (a near-identical match), Eggnog Latte by Kilz (a near-identical match), October Bounty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gourmet Honey'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 Gourmet Honey?
Gourmet Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.9, 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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Why Gourmet Honey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.