Honey Pot 1205-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFC863, estimated 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.
PPG · #FFC863 · 1205-6
Honey Pot
64%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Honey Pot Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFC863
RGB255, 200, 99
Estimated LRV63.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Honey Pot
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spiced Butternut
Behr
#FFC861
Close digital match
Grilled Cheese
Hirshfield's
#FFC85F
Close digital match
Happily Ever After
Benjamin Moore
#FFCA64
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Grilled Cheese
Vista Paint
#FEC75D
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Valspar
#FECA6D
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Dutch Boy
#FAC76C
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Orange Delight
Dunn-Edwards
#FFC355
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#FCC266
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Butterfield
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#F7BE5B
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Colors That Work With Honey Pot
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Honey Pot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Pot are Spiced Butternut by Behr (a close digital match), Grilled Cheese by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Happily Ever After by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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