Hint of Honey 3005-1C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFDE81, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glory Yellow from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFDE81 · 3005-1C
Hint of Honey
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hint of Honey Technical Profile
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Hint of Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hint of Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparHint of Honey
Nearly identical
KilzGlory Yellow
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Pound Cake
Behr
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Firelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dalila
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hint of Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint of Honey
#FFDE81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hint of Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hint of Honey 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Hint of Honey.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hint of Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint of Honey have?
Hint of Honey by Valspar 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 Hint of Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hint of Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint of Honey are Glory Yellow by Kilz (a near-identical match), Lemon Pound Cake by Behr (a near-identical match), Straw Hat by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hint of Honey'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 Hint of Honey?
Hint of Honey 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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Why Hint of Honey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.