Honey Bee (PPG1205-4) is a light yellow from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 76.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Suntan Yellow (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Honey Bee in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

76.2 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1205-4

HEX

#FCDFA4

RGB

252, 223, 164

HSL

40°, 94%, 82%

Family

Yellows

Colors similar to Honey Bee in Glidden

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Honey Bee FAQ

What is the LRV of Honey Bee?

Honey Bee has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76.2 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 Honey Bee in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Suntan Yellow (2155-50), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Clay Dust (DE5373), ~97% proximity; Behr: Sunflower Seed (P270-3), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Solé (SW 6896), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up (HGSW6681), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Cha-Cha-Cha (V014-1), ~94% proximity; PPG: Honey Bee (PPG1205-4), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~91% 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 Honey Bee?

The HEX code of Honey Bee (PPG1205-4) is #FCDFA4, RGB 252, 223, 164. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.