Bee Pollen 214-2DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EED5B4, 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.
Ref. #EED5B4 · 214-2DB
Bee Pollen
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bee Pollen Technical Profile
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Bee Pollen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bee Pollen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBee Pollen
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTravertine
Travertine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chamois
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alchemy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Just Peachy
PPG
Nearly identical
Chai
Behr
Nearly identical
Bagel Dough
Kilz
Nearly identical
Alchemy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gentle Fawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bee Pollen
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Bee Pollen.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bee Pollen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bee Pollen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bee Pollen are Travertine by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Chamois by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Kitsilano Beach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bee Pollen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.