Honeybee Yellow 116-6DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FFD069, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nacho Cheese from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD069 · 116-6DB
Honeybee Yellow
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honeybee Yellow Technical Profile
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Honeybee Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honeybee 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 BoyHoneybee Yellow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNacho Cheese
Nacho Cheese
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Jubilee
Behr
Nearly identical
Bright Halo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bright Halo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sun Rays
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Plumeria
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Duckling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Crest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemonette
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honeybee Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honeybee Yellow
#FFD069
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honeybee Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honeybee 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 Honeybee 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.
Honeybee Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honeybee Yellow have?
Honeybee Yellow 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 Honeybee Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honeybee Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honeybee Yellow are Nacho Cheese by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yellow Jubilee by Behr (a near-identical match), Bright Halo by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honeybee 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 Honeybee Yellow?
Honeybee Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honeybee Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.