Sweet Bee 115-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F6C973, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is June Day from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6C973 · 115-4DB
Sweet Bee
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sweet Bee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Bee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySweet Bee
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsJune Day
June Day
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yukon Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Lion Heart
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bask in the Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Retriever
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Garbanzo Paste
Behr
Nearly identical
Sari Suit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sassy Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Jazz Age Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Bee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Bee
#F6C973
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BECF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Bee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Bee 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 Sweet Bee.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Bee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Bee have?
Sweet Bee 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 Sweet Bee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Bee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Bee are June Day by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Yukon Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Lion Heart by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Bee'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 Sweet Bee?
Sweet Bee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.6, 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
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 Sweet Bee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.