Honey Haven 1089-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BC9263, 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.
Ref. #BC9263 · 1089-6
Honey Haven
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Haven Technical Profile
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Honey Haven in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Haven in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHoney Haven
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDesert Beach
Desert Beach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Corner Café
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mission Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Radiance
Behr
Nearly identical
Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisqued Neutral
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Haven
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
Pure 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
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 Haven.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honey Haven in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Haven from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Haven are Desert Beach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Richmond Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Classic Caramel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honey Haven's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.