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Benjamin Moore Honeywheat
179 · #F6D797 · LRV ~70.4
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Classical Yellow (~95% proximity)Honeywheat (179) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 70.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Classical Yellow (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Honeywheat in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
70.4 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
179
HEX
#F6D797
RGB
246, 215, 151
HSL
40°, 84%, 78%
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Honeywheat FAQ
What is the LRV of Honeywheat?
Honeywheat has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Honeywheat in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Classical Yellow (SW 2865), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Valley Flower (DEC727), ~95% proximity; Behr: Marsh Marigold (P250-3), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Solaria (HGSW6688), ~93% proximity; PPG: Tainted Gold (PPG11-02), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Cha-Cha-Cha (V014-1), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Honey Bee (PPG1205-4), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground (No. 218), ~91% 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 Honeywheat?
The HEX code of Honeywheat (179) is #F6D797, RGB 246, 215, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.