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Behr Sweet As Honey

P290-2 · #FFE9AC · LRV ~82.5

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Swallowtail (~97% proximity)

Sweet As Honey (P290-2) is a light yellow from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 82.5 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Swallowtail (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Sweet As Honey in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

82.5 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

P290-2

HEX

#FFE9AC

RGB

255, 233, 172

HSL

44°, 100%, 84%

Family

Yellows

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Sweet As Honey FAQ

What is the LRV of Sweet As Honey?

Sweet As Honey has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 82.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sweet As Honey in other brands?

Valspar: Swallowtail (V017-1), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Gold Sand (DE5429), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Squish-Squash (311), ~95% proximity; PPG: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), ~93% 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 Sweet As Honey?

The HEX code of Sweet As Honey (P290-2) is #FFE9AC, RGB 255, 233, 172. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.