Honey Beehive DET475 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D39F5F, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amber Brew from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D39F5F · DET475
Honey Beehive
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Honey Beehive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Beehive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHoney Beehive
Nearly identical
BehrAmber Brew
Amber Brew
Behr
Nearly identical
Dingo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ceremonial Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Morgan Hill Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bran Muffin
PPG
Very similar
India Trade
Vista Paint
Very similar
Butterscotch Drop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Safari Sun
Valspar
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sunrise Heat
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Beehive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Beehive
#D39F5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Beehive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Beehive 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 Honey Beehive.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honey Beehive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Beehive have?
Honey Beehive by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Honey Beehive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Beehive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Beehive are Amber Brew by Behr (a near-identical match), Dingo by Kilz (a near-identical match), Ceremonial Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honey Beehive'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 Honey Beehive?
Honey Beehive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honey Beehive's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.