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Honey

#AE8934

RGB 174, 137, 52 · HSL 42°, 54%, 44% · CMYK 0, 21, 70, 32

Honey is #AE8934 in HEX — rgb(174, 137, 52), hsl(42°, 54%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 70%, 32%).

Honey pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 54%, 44%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AE8934

RGB174, 137, 52

HSL42°, 54%, 44%

HSV42°, 70%, 68%

CMYK0, 21, 70, 32

Decimal11438388

CSS RGBrgb(174, 137, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 54%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 2.3 · #AF8A3A

Dulux

Balsam Pear S16F9

ΔE 2.6 · #B18F38

Behr

Lion Mane 320D-6

ΔE 4.4 · #B68832

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 4.7 · #BB8D3B

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2152-20

ΔE 5.8 · #B99146

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 6.4 · #A7833B

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 6.7 · #A28B36

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 6.9 · #B79749

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 6.9 · #BF8D35

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 7.4 · #AA803A

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 9 · #B28E4B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.5 · #B97D31

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 11.9 · #A98307

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.9 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.5 · #D69C54

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AE8934

#3458AD

Analogous

#AD4C34

#AE8934

#95AD34

Triadic

#AE8934

#34AD88

#8834AD

Split-Complementary

#AE8934

#3495AD

#4C34AD

Tetradic

#AE8934

#34AD4C

#3458AD

#AD3495

Monochromatic

#372B10

#725A22

#AE8934

#CFAD5E

#E1CB99

Rectangle

#AE8934

#58AD34

#3458AD

#8834AD

Compound

#AE8934

#95AD34

#3458AD

#4C34AD

Variations

Lighter

#CAA54F

#D1B982

#E0D5BA

Darker

#8D6E27

#624C19

#3A2D0E

Saturation

#82775E

#AD8834

#C7931A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.27:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.43:1

Deuteranopia

#AE8934

#A19233

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE8934

#909047

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE8934

#B08188

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Honey brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C29342

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AE8934

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AF9866

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#344E8B

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AE8934;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE8934;

CSS Variable

--color-honey: #AE8934;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honey': '#AE8934' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE8934] text-[#AE8934]

SCSS

$honey: #AE8934;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE8934?

#AE8934 is Honey, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AE8934 warm or cool?

Honey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Honey?

Honey works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Honey?

Honey pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Honey?

You can download Honey on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Honey?

The hex code is #AE8934. In RGB it's 174, 137, 52, and in HSL it's 42°, 54%, 44%.

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