ColorplanBenjamin Moore Honeywheat (179) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674), Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground (No.218) and Behr Pale Honey (PPU6-08). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 70.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F6D797 |
| RGB | 246, 215, 151 |
| HSL | 40°, 84%, 78% |
About Honeywheat
Honeywheat (179) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 70, Honeywheat 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 Honeywheat'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 Danse du Soleil (CC-212), it's cooler.
How Honeywheat changes with the light
Honeywheat 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
Honeywheat's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Honeywheat 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 Honeywheat can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Honeywheat will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Honeywheat in real homes
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Honeywheat 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 1.6
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Honeywheat questions
What undertone does Honeywheat have?
Honeywheat has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Honeywheat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Honeywheat a light or dark color?
Honeywheat has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Honeywheat reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Honeywheat in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground No.218 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Honeywheat?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Honeywheat's undertone.
Where does Honeywheat work best?
Honeywheat works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 70, Honeywheat reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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