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Behr Honey Tea

MQ2-18 · #D8BE89 · LRV ~53.2

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Hummus (~97% proximity)

Honey Tea (MQ2-18) is a mid-tone yellow from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 53.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Hummus (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Honey Tea in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

53.2 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

MQ2-18

HEX

#D8BE89

RGB

216, 190, 137

HSL

40°, 50%, 69%

Family

Yellows

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Honey Tea FAQ

What is the LRV of Honey Tea?

Honey Tea has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 53.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Honey Tea in other brands?

Glidden: Hummus (PPG16-10), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Honeymoon (AF-345), ~96% proximity; PPG: Country Style (PPG11-04), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (SW 6401), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (HGSW6401), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Olive Wood Branch (DESS21), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Sahara Sun (T519), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Honey Tea?

The HEX code of Honey Tea (MQ2-18) is #D8BE89, RGB 216, 190, 137. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.