Sweet Honeycomb 114-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FCC46B, estimated LRV 61 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Halo Gold from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #FCC46B · 114-5DB
Sweet Honeycomb
61%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Honeycomb Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCC46B
RGB252, 196, 107
Estimated LRV61.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Sweet Honeycomb
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Halo Gold
Kilz
#FCC266
Close digital match
Honey Locust
Behr
#FFC367
Close digital match
Autumn’s Charm
Vista Paint
#FFC465
Close digital match
Peach Tea
Valspar
#FDC572
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Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
#FFC265
Close digital match
Sweet Orange
Benjamin Moore
#FFC470
Close digital match
Golden Opportunity
PPG
#F7C070
Close digital match
Golden Retriever
Dunn-Edwards
#F7C66B
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Butterfield
Sherwin-Williams
#F7BE5B
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Colorhouse
#EABE5B
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#ECC363
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Colors That Work With Sweet Honeycomb
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Honeycomb
#FCC46B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6D45E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Honeycomb
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Honeycomb 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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Sweet Honeycomb — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Honeycomb have?
Sweet Honeycomb 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 Sweet Honeycomb from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Honeycomb are Halo Gold by Kilz (a close digital match), Honey Locust by Behr (a close digital match), Autumn’s Charm by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Honeycomb'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 Honeycomb?
Sweet Honeycomb has a estimated lightness value of 61.2, 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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