Drops Of Honey 1090-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D4AE76, 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.
Ref. #D4AE76 · 1090-4
Drops Of Honey
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Drops Of Honey Technical Profile
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Drops Of Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Drops Of Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDrops Of Honey
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTavern Ochre
Tavern Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glittering Sun
Behr
Nearly identical
Ambitious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Goby Desert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tarnished Trumpet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Goby Desert
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Banana Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maize
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Craft Paper Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Drops Of Honey
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
Pure 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
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Drops Of Honey.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Drops Of Honey in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Glittering Sun by Behr (a near-identical match), Ambitious by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Drops Of Honey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.