Wildflower Honey DET486 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C69C5D, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amber Autumn from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C69C5D · DET486
Wildflower Honey
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wildflower Honey Technical Profile
HEX Code#C69C5D
RGB198, 156, 93
Estimated LRV36.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Wildflower Honey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wildflower Honey
#C69C5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B67C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wildflower Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wildflower 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
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Wildflower Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wildflower Honey have?
Wildflower Honey by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Wildflower Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wildflower Honey are Amber Autumn by Behr (a close digital match), Grain .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Sunrise Heat by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wildflower 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 Wildflower Honey?
Wildflower Honey has a estimated lightness value of 36.6, 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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