Honeydew 6428 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DBDDBD, LRV 70 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seawind from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBDDBD · 6428
Honeydew
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Honeydew Technical Profile
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Honeydew in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honeydew in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHoneydew
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySeawind
Seawind
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Caraway Seeds
Behr
Nearly identical
Forgive Quickly
PPG
Nearly identical
Planet Earth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Woven Reed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pistachio Ice Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prairie Willow
Valspar
Very similar
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Celery Stick
Kilz
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honeydew
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honeydew
#DBDDBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honeydew
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honeydew 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 Honeydew.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honeydew — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honeydew have?
Honeydew by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honeydew in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honeydew from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honeydew are Seawind by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Green Garden by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Caraway Seeds by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honeydew'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 Honeydew?
Honeydew has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, 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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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 Honeydew's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.