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.
Ref. #F9BC7D · DE5227
Rich Honey
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rich Honey Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Rich 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 Rich 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.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rich Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.