Beehive Yellow 113-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FFC86E, LRV 64 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daffodil from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC86E · 113-4DB
Beehive Yellow
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Beehive Yellow Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Beehive Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beehive Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyBeehive Yellow
Nearly identical
BehrDaffodil
Daffodil
Behr
Nearly identical
Maple Taffy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Autumn’s Charm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Halo Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Honey Pot
PPG
Nearly identical
Afternoon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Retriever
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Semolina
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beehive Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beehive Yellow
#FFC86E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beehive Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beehive Yellow 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 Beehive Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beehive Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beehive Yellow have?
Beehive Yellow by Dutch Boy 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 Beehive Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beehive Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beehive Yellow are Daffodil by Behr (a near-identical match), Equatorial by Behr (a near-identical match), Maple Taffy by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beehive Yellow'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 Beehive Yellow?
Beehive Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.7, 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.
Explore More with Beehive Yellow
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beehive Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.