Honey Bees 9018 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FBD682, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bone Ivory from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #FBD682 · 9018
Honey Bees
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Honey Bees Technical Profile
HEX Code#FBD682
RGB251, 214, 130
Estimated LRV70.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#FFD880
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#FED67E
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#FFDA89
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#F4D380
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#FFD678
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Colors That Work With Honey Bees
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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
Digital 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
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Honey Bees — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Bees have?
Honey Bees by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Bees from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Bees are Bone Ivory by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Lemon Burst by Behr (a close digital match), Toasted Pecan by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Honey Bees'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 Bees?
Honey Bees has a estimated lightness value of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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