ColorplanBenjamin Moore Honeymoon (AF-345) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Straw (No.52) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Winter Sky (2163-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 51.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D8BA87 |
| RGB | 216, 186, 135 |
| HSL | 38°, 51%, 69% |
About Honeymoon
Honeymoon (AF-345) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 51, Honeymoon has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honeymoon'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. It's very close to Walk on the Beach (CSP-975); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Honeymoon changes with the light
Honeymoon 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
Honeymoon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Honeymoon 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 Honeymoon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Honeymoon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Honeymoon in real homes
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Honeymoon 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
Close · ΔE 4.4
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Print Room Yellow (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Honeymoon questions
What undertone does Honeymoon have?
Honeymoon has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honeymoon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Honeymoon a light or dark color?
Honeymoon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Honeymoon has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Honeymoon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Straw No.52 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Honeymoon?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Honeymoon's undertone.
Where does Honeymoon work best?
Honeymoon works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 51, Honeymoon has visible color without darkening a room much.
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