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Sherwin-Williams Honey Bees
SW 9018 · #FBD682 · LRV ~70.2
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Honey Bees (~100% proximity)Honey Bees (SW 9018) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 70.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Honey Bees (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Honey Bees in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
70.2 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 9018
HEX
#FBD682
RGB
251, 214, 130
HSL
42°, 94%, 75%
Family
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Honey Bees FAQ
What is the LRV of Honey Bees?
Honey Bees has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Honey Bees in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honey Bees (HGSW9018), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Broadway Lights (298), ~95% proximity; Behr: Surfboard Yellow (P280-4), ~95% proximity; PPG: Firelight (PPG1211-5), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Summertime (DE5381), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Island Sun (3007-3C), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Firelight (PPG1211-5), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~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 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.