Honey Bee LE130-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #EAC281, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Buff from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #EAC281 · LE130-01
Honey Bee
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Honey Bee Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAC281
RGB234, 194, 129
Estimated LRV57.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gold Buff
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#ECC481
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Charismatic
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#E7C181
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Egyptian Gold
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#EAC385
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York Harbor Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#EBC27D
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Deserted Path
Dunn-Edwards
#E7BF7B
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Egyptian Gold
Hirshfield's
#E8C186
Close digital match
Ivory White
Dutch Boy
#EEC784
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Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#EFC488
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Golden Chime
Valspar
#F0C282
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#DFBD87
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Colors That Work With Honey Bee
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Bee
#EAC281
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC56D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Bee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey 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
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Honey Bee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Bee have?
Honey Bee by Kilz has a neutral 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 Honey Bee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Bee are Gold Buff by PPG (a close digital match), Charismatic by Behr (a close digital match), Egyptian Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Honey 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 Honey Bee?
Honey Bee has a estimated lightness value of 57.7, 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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