Bee Balm 7945 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFEAA7, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #FFEAA7 · 7945
Bee Balm
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bee Balm Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFEAA7
RGB255, 234, 167
Estimated LRV82.9
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 Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint
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Squishsquash
Benjamin Moore
#FEE8A6
Close digital match
Wickerware
Behr
#FCE7A7
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Buttercup
PPG
#FEECA8
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Sun Drenched
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE7A3
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Lemon Twist
Valspar
#FDE9A1
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Rich Glow
Hirshfield's
#FFE8A0
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Aspire .02
Colorhouse
#FAE39F
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Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F6E3A1
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Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
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Almost Ivory
Dutch Boy
#F3E19E
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Cream Gold
Kilz
#FDE9B4
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Colors That Work With Bee Balm
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bee Balm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bee Balm are Squishsquash by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Wickerware by Behr (a close digital match), Buttercup by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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