Bee 6683 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F1BA55, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warmed Yellow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1BA55 · 6683
Bee
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bee Technical Profile
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Bee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBee
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWarmed Yellow
Warmed Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yellow Coneflower
PPG
Nearly identical
Corn Husk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marigold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Golden Moon
Valspar
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
English Custard
Behr
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
I'm a Local
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Autumn’s Charm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bee
#F1BA55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BECD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bee 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Bee.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bee have?
Bee by Sherwin-Williams 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 Bee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bee are Warmed Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Yellow Coneflower by PPG (a near-identical match), Just Cheeky by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bee'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 Bee?
Bee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.5, 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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Related Reading
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 Bee's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.