Hint of Honey 3005-1C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFDE81, estimated 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.
Valspar · #FFDE81 · 3005-1C
Hint of Honey
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hint of Honey Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFDE81
RGB255, 222, 129
Estimated LRV75.1
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
BrandValspar
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Glory Yellow
Kilz
#FFDF85
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Lemon Pound Cake
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#FEDE85
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Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
#FAD97A
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Firelight
PPG
#F9D97B
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Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
#FFDC77
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Broadway Lights
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#FFE07B
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Broadway Lights
Vista Paint
#FFE07B
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Ripe Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE07B
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Dalila
Benjamin Moore
#FFE282
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Colorhouse
#F0D181
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#F2CF86
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Colors That Work With Hint of Honey
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hint of Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint of Honey are Glory Yellow by Kilz (a close digital match), Lemon Pound Cake by Behr (a close digital match), Straw Hat by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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