Ref. #EAC281 · LE130-01
Honey Bee
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honey Bee Technical Profile
What color is Honey Bee? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EAC281. Colors similar to Honey Bee include PPG Gold Buff, Behr Charismatic, Vista Paint Egyptian Gold. Honey Bee has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Honey Bee sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Honey Bee
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Gold Buff
PPG
Nearly identical
Charismatic
Behr
Nearly identical
Egyptian Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
York Harbor Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deserted Path
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Egyptian Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ivory White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Bee
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Honey 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.
Honey Bee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Bee have?
Honey Bee by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Honey Bee from other brands?
The closest matches are Gold Buff by PPG (#ECC481), Charismatic by Behr (#E7C181), Egyptian Gold by Vista Paint (#EAC385). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Honey Bee?
Honey Bee has an LRV of 57.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honey Bee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.