Behr Sweet As Honey
P290-2 · #FFE9AC · LRV 82.5
Compare with other brands: Valspar Swallowtail is a 97% matchSweet As Honey (P290-2) is a light yellow from Behr. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is Valspar Swallowtail (97% match).
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LRV
82.5 · Very light
Temperature
Warm
Code
P290-2
HEX
#FFE9AC
RGB
255, 233, 172
HSL
44°, 100%, 84%
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Sweet As Honey FAQ
What is the LRV of Sweet As Honey?
Sweet As Honey has an 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.
What is the closest match to Sweet As Honey in other brands?
Valspar: Swallowtail (V017-1), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Gold Sand (DE5429), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Squish-Squash (311), 95%; PPG: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 93%; Glidden: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), 93%. 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 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.