Honey Nectar DET470 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F1DDA2, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mella Yella from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F1DDA2 · DET470
Honey Nectar
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Honey Nectar Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1DDA2
RGB241, 221, 162
Estimated LRV73.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#F1E0A6
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Colors That Work With Honey Nectar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Nectar
#F1DDA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0C66C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Nectar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Nectar 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
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Honey Nectar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Nectar have?
Honey Nectar by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Honey Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Nectar are Mella Yella by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Gold Strand by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Gold Strand by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Honey Nectar'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 Nectar?
Honey Nectar has a estimated lightness value of 73.0, 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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