Honey Hive 213-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DFAE78, 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.
Ref. #DFAE78 · 213-4DB
Honey Hive
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Hive Technical Profile
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Honey Hive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Hive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyHoney Hive
Nearly identical
BehrCorn Maze
Corn Maze
Behr
Nearly identical
Viva Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frankincense
Valspar
Nearly identical
Buffalo Trail
PPG
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sauce
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mom’s Apple Pie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yucatan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Hive
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Honey Hive.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honey Hive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Hive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Hive are Corn Maze by Behr (a near-identical match), Cork by Behr (a near-identical match), Cork by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Honey Hive's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.