ColorplanBenjamin Moore Honeybell (145) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 58. For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 57.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBBC6B |
| RGB | 251, 188, 107 |
| HSL | 34°, 95%, 70% |
About Honeybell
Honeybell (145) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 58, Honeybell has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honeybell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Sweet Orange (2017-40), it's darker.
How Honeybell changes with the light
Honeybell 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
Honeybell's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Honeybell 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 Honeybell can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Honeybell will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Honeybell in real homes
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Honeybell 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
Closest available · ΔE 8.1
Also close: Gold Crest (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Print Room Yellow (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.3
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Honeybell questions
What undertone does Honeybell have?
Honeybell has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honeybell's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Honeybell a light or dark color?
Honeybell has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Honeybell has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Honeybell in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 8.1); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 9.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Honeybell?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Honeybell's undertone.
Where does Honeybell work best?
Honeybell works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 58, Honeybell has visible color without darkening a room much.
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