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Benjamin Moore Honeywheat

179 · #F6D797 · LRV 70.4

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Classical Yellow is a 95% match

Honeywheat (179) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 70.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Classical Yellow (95% match).

Compare Honeywheat with other brands

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LRV

70.4 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

179

HEX

#F6D797

RGB

246, 215, 151

HSL

40°, 84%, 78%

Family

Yellows

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Honeywheat FAQ

What is the LRV of Honeywheat?

Honeywheat has an 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.

What is the closest match to Honeywheat in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Classical Yellow (SW 2865), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Valley Flower (DEC727), 95%; Behr: Marsh Marigold (P250-3), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Solaria (HGSW6688), 93%; PPG: Tainted Gold (PPG11-02), 92%; Valspar: Cha-Cha-Cha (V014-1), 92%; Glidden: Honey Bee (PPG1205-4), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground (No. 218), 91%. 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 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.