Honey Tea (MQ2-18) is a mid-tone yellow from Behr. Its LRV is about 53.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Hummus (97% match).
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LRV
53.2 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
MQ2-18
HEX
#D8BE89
RGB
216, 190, 137
HSL
40°, 50%, 69%
Family
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Honey Tea FAQ
What is the LRV of Honey Tea?
Honey Tea has an 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.
What is the closest match to Honey Tea in other brands?
Glidden: Hummus (PPG16-10), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Honeymoon (AF-345), 96%; PPG: Country Style (PPG11-04), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (SW 6401), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (HGSW6401), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Olive Wood Branch (DESS21), 96%; Valspar: Sahara Sun (T519), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.