Honey Hive 213-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DFAE78, estimated LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Corn Maze from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #DFAE78 · 213-4DB
Honey Hive
47%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Hive Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFAE78
RGB223, 174, 120
Estimated LRV47.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Honey Hive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Hive
#DFAE78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDBF73
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Hive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Hive 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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Honey Hive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Hive have?
Honey Hive by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Honey Hive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Hive are Corn Maze by Behr (a close digital match), Cork by Behr (a close digital match), Cork by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Honey Hive'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 Honey Hive?
Honey Hive has a estimated lightness value of 47.3, 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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