Honey Pot 1205-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFC863, LRV 64 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Butternut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC863 · 1205-6
Honey Pot
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Pot Technical Profile
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Honey Pot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Pot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHoney Pot
Nearly identical
BehrSpiced Butternut
Spiced Butternut
Behr
Nearly identical
Grilled Cheese
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Happily Ever After
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grilled Cheese
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Maple Taffy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Xanthous
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Orange Delight
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Butterfield
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Pot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Pot
#FFC863
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Pot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Pot 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honey Pot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Pot have?
Honey Pot by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Honey Pot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Pot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Pot are Spiced Butternut by Behr (a near-identical match), Grilled Cheese by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Happily Ever After by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honey Pot'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 Pot?
Honey Pot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honey Pot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.