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Dunn-Edwards Beekeeper

DET499 · #F6E491 · LRV 77.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Fun Yellow is a 98% match

Beekeeper (DET499) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 77.1 (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 Fun Yellow (98% match).

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LRV

77.1 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET499

HEX

#F6E491

RGB

246, 228, 145

HSL

49°, 85%, 77%

Family

Yellows

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Beekeeper FAQ

What is the LRV of Beekeeper?

Beekeeper has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 77.1 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 Beekeeper in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Fun Yellow (SW 6908), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fun Yellow (HGSW6908), 98%; Benjamin Moore: San Fernando Sunshine (360), 95%; PPG: Calabash (PPG1213-5), 95%; Glidden: Calabash (PPG1213-5), 94%; Valspar: Chickery Chick (3008-2A), 94%; Behr: Storm Lightning (P310-4), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 79%. 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 Beekeeper?

The HEX code of Beekeeper (DET499) is #F6E491, RGB 246, 228, 145. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.