Honey Haven 1089-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BC9263, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Beach from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BC9263 · 1089-6
Honey Haven
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Haven Technical Profile
HEX Code#BC9263
RGB188, 146, 99
Estimated LRV32.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Honey Haven
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Haven
#BC9263
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Haven
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Haven 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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Honey Haven — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Haven have?
Honey Haven by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Haven from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Haven are Desert Beach by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Richmond Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Classic Caramel by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Honey Haven'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 Haven?
Honey Haven has a estimated lightness value of 32.1, 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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