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Dunn-Edwards Beeswax

DE5242 · #F0B073 · LRV 50.8

Compare with other brands: Valspar Spun Gold is a 95% match

Beeswax (DE5242) is a mid-tone orange from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 50.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Spun Gold (95% match).

Compare Beeswax with other brands

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LRV

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 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.

What is the closest match to Beeswax in other brands?

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