Honey Bees 9018 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FBD682, 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.
Ref. #FBD682 · 9018
Honey Bees
70%LRV Value
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Honey Bees in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Bees in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHoney Bees
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBone Ivory
Bone Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Burst
Behr
Nearly identical
Toasted Pecan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Big Bus Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Big Bus Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jazz Age Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yuma Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mayapple Yellow
PPG
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honey Bees in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Bees from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Bees are Bone Ivory by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Burst by Behr (a near-identical match), Toasted Pecan by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.