Bee Pollen 214-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EED5B4, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Travertine from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #EED5B4 · 214-2DB
Bee Pollen
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bee Pollen Technical Profile
HEX Code#EED5B4
RGB238, 213, 180
Estimated LRV69.1
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
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Bee Pollen
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Travertine
Sherwin-Williams
#ECD3B3
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Chamois
Benjamin Moore
#EBD3B2
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Alchemy
Hirshfield's
#EFD7B8
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Just Peachy
PPG
#EFD5B1
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Chai
Behr
#EED3B2
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Bagel Dough
Kilz
#EED3B2
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Alchemy
Vista Paint
#EFD8B8
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Gentle Fawn
Valspar
#E9D1B0
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Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
#F1D5AE
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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#E1C9A1
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Colors That Work With Bee Pollen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bee Pollen
#EED5B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC072
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bee Pollen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bee Pollen 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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Bee Pollen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bee Pollen have?
Bee Pollen by Dutch Boy 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 Bee Pollen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bee Pollen are Travertine by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Chamois by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Kitsilano Beach by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bee Pollen'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 Bee Pollen?
Bee Pollen has a estimated lightness value of 69.1, 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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