Honey Bee LE130-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #EAC281, 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.
Ref. #EAC281 · LE130-01
Honey Bee
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Honey Bee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Bee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzHoney Bee
Nearly identical
PPGGold Buff
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
Golden Chime
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honey Bee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Bee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Bee are Gold Buff by PPG (a near-identical match), Charismatic by Behr (a near-identical match), Egyptian Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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