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PPG Honey Bee

PPG1205-4 · #FFDBA5 · LRV ~74.6

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Apricot Mousse (~99% proximity)

Honey Bee (PPG1205-4) is a light yellow from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 74.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Apricot Mousse (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Honey Bee in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. 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?

Valspar: Apricot Mousse (3002-4B), ~99% proximity; Behr: Corn Stalk (M290-3), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Yellow Haze (2017-50), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Organza (DE5220), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Doodle (PPG1204-4), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Honey Blush (SW 6660), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up (HGSW6681), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream (No. 68), ~84% 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 #FFDBA5, RGB 255, 219, 165. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.