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Dunn-Edwards Beekeeper
DET499 · #F6E491 · LRV ~77.1
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Fun Yellow (~98% proximity)Beekeeper (DET499) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 77.1 (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 Fun Yellow (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Beekeeper in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
77.1 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
DET499
HEX
#F6E491
RGB
246, 228, 145
HSL
49°, 85%, 77%
Family
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Beekeeper FAQ
What is the LRV of Beekeeper?
Beekeeper has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Beekeeper in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Fun Yellow (SW 6908), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fun Yellow (HGSW6908), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: San Fernando Sunshine (360), ~95% proximity; PPG: Calabash (PPG1213-5), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Calabash (PPG1213-5), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Chickery Chick (3008-2A), ~94% proximity; Behr: Storm Lightning (P310-4), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~79% 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 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.