ORANGES

Honey Beehive

#D39F5F

RGB 211, 159, 95 · HSL 33°, 57%, 60% · CMYK 0, 25, 55, 17

Honey Beehive is #D39F5F in HEX — rgb(211, 159, 95), hsl(33°, 57%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 55%, 17%).

Honey Beehive pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 57%, 60%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D39F5F

RGB211, 159, 95

HSL33°, 57%, 60%

HSV33°, 55%, 83%

CMYK0, 25, 55, 17

Decimal13868895

CSS RGBrgb(211, 159, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 57%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amber Brew MQ4-10

ΔE 1 · #D6A060

Kilz

Dingo LD280-01

ΔE 2 · #D79F5E

Sherwin-Williams

Butternut SW6389

ΔE 2.2 · #CC9B5C

Dunn-Edwards

Butterscotch Syrup DE5298

ΔE 2.5 · #D9A05F

PPG

Bran Muffin 16-14

ΔE 2.6 · #CC9859

Benjamin Moore

Morgan 189

ΔE 2.8 · #D1A15C

Dulux

Burnside S12F5

ΔE 3 · #D0A263

Valspar

Safari Sun 3004-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #DBA867

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 3.8 · #CB9E59

Vista Paint

India Trade C-1333

ΔE 4 · #DDA25F

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 4.1 · #CA9F5E

Hallman-Lindsay

India Trade historic-india-trade

ΔE 4.6 · #E0A362

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 5.4 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 5.5 · #E5A96B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 14.4 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#D39F5F

#5F93D3

Analogous

#D3655F

#D39F5F

#CDD35F

Triadic

#D39F5F

#5FD39F

#9F5FD3

Split-Complementary

#D39F5F

#5FCDD3

#655FD3

Tetradic

#D39F5F

#5FD365

#5F93D3

#D35FCD

Monochromatic

#785121

#B47931

#D39F5F

#E4C39B

#F4E7D7

Rectangle

#D39F5F

#93D35F

#5F93D3

#9F5FD3

Compound

#D39F5F

#CDD35F

#5F93D3

#655FD3

Variations

Lighter

#DCB27F

#DFC5A4

#EADDCD

Darker

#C48231

#89591F

#513411

Saturation

#AA9B88

#D39F5F

#E9A149

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D39F5F

#BEAF5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D39F5F

#A9A96A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D39F5F

#D498A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Honey Beehive reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DEA462

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D39F5F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBA987

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#467CBF

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #D39F5F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D39F5F;

CSS Variable

--color-honey-beehive: #D39F5F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honey-beehive': '#D39F5F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D39F5F] text-[#D39F5F]

SCSS

$honey-beehive: #D39F5F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D39F5F?

#D39F5F is Honey Beehive, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D39F5F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honey Beehive?

Honey Beehive works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Honey Beehive?

Honey Beehive pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Honey Beehive?

You can download Honey Beehive 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 Beehive?

The hex code is #D39F5F. In RGB it's 211, 159, 95, and in HSL it's 33°, 57%, 60%.

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