Suebee Honey 215-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EBBE85, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bee's Wax from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBBE85 · 215-3DB
Suebee Honey
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Suebee Honey Technical Profile
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Suebee Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Suebee Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySuebee Honey
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBee's Wax
Bee's Wax
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Orange Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glazed Ginger
Valspar
Nearly identical
Amberwave
PPG
Nearly identical
Piedra De Sol
Behr
Nearly identical
Egyptian Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mom’s Apple Pie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pommery Mustard
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Suebee Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Suebee Honey
#EBBE85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Suebee Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Suebee Honey 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 Suebee Honey.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Suebee Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Suebee Honey have?
Suebee Honey 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 Suebee Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Suebee Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Suebee Honey are Bee's Wax by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Orange Ice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glazed Ginger by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Suebee Honey'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 Suebee Honey?
Suebee Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.2, 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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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 Suebee Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.