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PPG Honey Bee

PPG1205-4 · #FFDBA5 · LRV 74.6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Apricot Mousse is a 99% match

Honey Bee (PPG1205-4) is a light yellow from PPG. Its LRV is about 74.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Apricot Mousse (99% match).

Compare Honey Bee with other brands

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LRV

74.6 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1205-4

HEX

#FFDBA5

RGB

255, 219, 165

HSL

36°, 100%, 82%

Family

Yellows

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Honey Bee FAQ

What is the LRV of Honey Bee?

Honey Bee has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 74.6 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 Honey Bee in other brands?

Valspar: Apricot Mousse (3002-4B), 99%; Behr: Corn Stalk (M290-3), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Yellow Haze (2017-50), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Organza (DE5220), 97%; Glidden: Doodle (PPG1204-4), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Honey Blush (SW 6660), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up (HGSW6681), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream (No. 68), 84%. 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 Honey Bee?

The HEX code of Honey Bee (PPG1205-4) is #FFDBA5, RGB 255, 219, 165. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.