Honey Bee 1205-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FCDFA4, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Suntan Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FCDFA4 · 1205-4
Honey Bee
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Honey Bee Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCDFA4
RGB252, 223, 164
Estimated LRV76.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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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 →
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#FCDDA0
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#FFE1A3
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Sun Faded
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#FEE1A3
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#FDDFA0
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#FFE1A2
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#FADBA0
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#FFE3AD
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#F7DCA7
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#FDDBA0
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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
#FCDFA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFD260
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 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 Honey Bee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Bee are Suntan Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Midday Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sun Faded by Dutch Boy (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 76.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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