ColorplanBenjamin Moore Honeybee (CSP-950) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Butter Up (SW 6681) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Collector's Item (AF-45).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 70.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EFD99A |
| RGB | 239, 217, 154 |
| HSL | 44°, 73%, 77% |
About Honeybee
Honeybee (CSP-950) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 70, Honeybee reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honeybee's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Governor's Gold (CW-395); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Honeybee changes with the light
Honeybee has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Honeybee's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Honeybee will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Honeybee can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Honeybee will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Honeybee in real homes
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Honeybee equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Honeybee questions
What undertone does Honeybee have?
Honeybee has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honeybee's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Honeybee a light or dark color?
Honeybee has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Honeybee reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Honeybee in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up SW 6681 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Honeybee?
Try Collector's Item (AF-45) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Honeybee's undertone.
Where does Honeybee work best?
Honeybee works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 70, Honeybee reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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