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Sherwin-Williams Honey Bees

SW 9018 · #FBD682 · LRV 70.2

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Honey Bees is a 100% match

Honey Bees (SW 9018) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 70.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Honey Bees (100% match).

Compare Honey Bees with other brands

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LRV

70.2 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9018

HEX

#FBD682

RGB

251, 214, 130

HSL

42°, 94%, 75%

Family

Yellows

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Honey Bees FAQ

What is the LRV of Honey Bees?

Honey Bees has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70.2 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 Bees in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honey Bees (HGSW9018), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Broadway Lights (298), 95%; Behr: Surfboard Yellow (P280-4), 95%; PPG: Firelight (PPG1211-5), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Summertime (DE5381), 93%; Valspar: Island Sun (3007-3C), 93%; Glidden: Firelight (PPG1211-5), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 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 Bees?

The HEX code of Honey Bees (SW 9018) is #FBD682, RGB 251, 214, 130. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.