Drops Of Honey 1090-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D4AE76, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tavern Ochre from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D4AE76 · 1090-4
Drops Of Honey
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Drops Of Honey Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4AE76
RGB212, 174, 118
Estimated LRV45.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Drops Of Honey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Drops Of Honey
#D4AE76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B979
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Drops Of Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Drops Of Honey Room Palettes
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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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Drops Of Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Drops Of Honey have?
Drops Of Honey by PPG 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 Drops Of Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Drops Of Honey are Tavern Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Glittering Sun by Behr (a close digital match), Ambitious by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Drops Of Honey'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 Drops Of Honey?
Drops Of Honey has a estimated lightness value of 45.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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