Bee's Knees (V016-2) is a light yellow from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 74.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Summer Daffodil (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Bee's Knees in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

74.3 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

V016-2

HEX

#FFDD75

RGB

255, 221, 117

HSL

45°, 100%, 73%

Family

Yellows

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Bee's Knees FAQ

What is the LRV of Bee's Knees?

Bee's Knees has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 74.3 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 Bee's Knees in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Summer Daffodil (DE5312), ~97% proximity; PPG: Forsythia Blossom (PPG1214-5), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Forsythia Blossom (PPG1214-5), ~95% proximity; Behr: Solar Energy (P310-5), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Daffodil (SW 6901), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Daffodil (HGSW6901), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dalila (319), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~79% 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 Bee's Knees?

The HEX code of Bee's Knees (V016-2) is #FFDD75, RGB 255, 221, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.