Bee Balm 7945 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFEAA7, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Squishsquash from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFEAA7 · 7945
Bee Balm
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bee Balm Technical Profile
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Bee Balm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bee Balm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBee Balm
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSquishsquash
Squishsquash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wickerware
Behr
Nearly identical
Buttercup
PPG
Nearly identical
Sun Drenched
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rich Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Almost Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cream Gold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bee Balm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bee Balm
#FFEAA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bee Balm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bee Balm 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Bee Balm.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bee Balm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bee Balm have?
Bee Balm by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Bee Balm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bee Balm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bee Balm are Squishsquash by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wickerware by Behr (a near-identical match), Buttercup by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bee Balm'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 Bee Balm?
Bee Balm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.9, 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
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 Bee Balm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.