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Dunn-Edwards Beeswax

DE5242 · #F0B073 · LRV ~50.8

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Spun Gold (~95% proximity)

Beeswax (DE5242) is a mid-tone orange from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 50.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Spun Gold (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Beeswax in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

50.8 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5242

HEX

#F0B073

RGB

240, 176, 115

HSL

29°, 81%, 70%

Family

Oranges

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Beeswax FAQ

What is the LRV of Beeswax?

Beeswax has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.8 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Beeswax in other brands?

Valspar: Spun Gold (3001-5C), ~95% proximity; PPG: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Surprise Amber (SW 6654), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Surprise Amber (HGSW6654), ~93% proximity; Behr: Fuzzy Peach (P220-5), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Seville Oranges (131), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Orange Marmalade (PPG1197-5), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~74% 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 Beeswax?

The HEX code of Beeswax (DE5242) is #F0B073, RGB 240, 176, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.