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Rich Honey

58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Rich Honey DE5227 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9BC7D, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seville Oranges from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rich Honey Technical Profile

HEX Code#F9BC7D
RGB249, 188, 125
LRV57.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Rich Honey in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rich 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-EdwardsRich Honey
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSeville Oranges

Seville Oranges

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Orange Cream

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Seville Orange

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mango Tango

Behr

Nearly identical

Papaya

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Zing

PPG

Very similar

Goosebill

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Jovial Orange

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Butterscotch Sauce

Kilz

Very similar

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

Sudbury Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Rich Honey

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rich Honey

#F9BC7D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D0D161

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rich Honey

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rich Honey

Complement

Periwinkle

Rich Honey Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Campfire

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Kemp Kelly

Pop

Bellflower

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Deep Lagoon

Pop

Splish Splash

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Quiet Veranda

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Rich Honey — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rich Honey have?
Rich Honey 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 Rich Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rich Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rich Honey are Seville Oranges by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Orange Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sprout .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rich 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 Rich Honey?
Rich Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.6, 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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