Ref. #FBD682 · 9018
Honey Bees
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honey Bees Technical Profile
What color is Honey Bees? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FBD682. Colors similar to Honey Bees include Dutch Boy Bone Ivory, Valspar Toasted Pecan, Hirshfield's Big Bus Yellow. Honey Bees has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 70, Honey Bees reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Honey Bees
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Bone Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toasted Pecan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Big Bus Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Big Bus Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Citron
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Jazz Age Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yuma Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Bees
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Bees
#FBD682
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCD260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Bees
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Bees 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 Honey Bees.
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 Bees — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Bees have?
Honey Bees by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Honey Bees from other brands?
The closest matches are Bone Ivory by Dutch Boy (#FFD880), Toasted Pecan by Valspar (#FFDA89), Big Bus Yellow by Hirshfield's (#FFDA8B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Honey Bees?
Honey Bees has an LRV of 70.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honey Bees's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.