Honeypot 9663 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F6DEB3, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Birmingham Cream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6DEB3 · 9663
Honeypot
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Honeypot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honeypot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHoneypot
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBirmingham Cream
Birmingham Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soleil
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soleil
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shoreline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Dream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clam Chowder
Behr
Nearly identical
Pasta
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Belgian Waffle
PPG
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honeypot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honeypot
#F6DEB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honeypot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honeypot 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 Honeypot.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honeypot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honeypot have?
Honeypot by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honeypot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honeypot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honeypot are Birmingham Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soleil by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Soleil by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honeypot'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 Honeypot?
Honeypot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.1, 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 Honeypot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.