Honey Graham 1069-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BC886A, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foxtail from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC886A · 1069-5
Honey Graham
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Graham Technical Profile
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Honey Graham in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Graham in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHoney Graham
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFoxtail
Foxtail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frontenac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Copper Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brighton Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beige Red
RAL
Nearly identical
Carmelite
Behr
Very similar
Skinny Dip
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spiced Apricot
Kilz
Very similar
Oak Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Zesty Ginger
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Graham
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Graham
#BC886A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AA82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Graham
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Graham 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 Honey Graham.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honey Graham — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Graham have?
Honey Graham by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honey Graham in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Graham from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Graham are Foxtail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Frontenac by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tuscany by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honey Graham'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 Graham?
Honey Graham has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.3, 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 Honey Graham's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.