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Honeycomb

#D59858

RGB 213, 152, 88 · HSL 31°, 60%, 59% · CMYK 0, 29, 59, 16

Honeycomb is #D59858 in HEX — rgb(213, 152, 88), hsl(31°, 60%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 59%, 16%).

Honeycomb pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 60%, 59%. 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#D59858

RGB213, 152, 88

HSL31°, 60%, 59%

HSV31°, 59%, 84%

CMYK0, 29, 59, 16

Decimal13998168

CSS RGBrgb(213, 152, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 60%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Honeycomb SW6375

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Impulse 989

ΔE 1.7 · #D39553

Vista Paint

Impulse C-988

ΔE 2.2 · #D19451

Behr

Saffron Strands PPU6-2

ΔE 3 · #D39953

Kilz

Dingo LD280-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D79F5E

Dunn-Edwards

Butterscotch Syrup DE5298

ΔE 3.3 · #D9A05F

Benjamin Moore

Delightful 2158-30

ΔE 3.5 · #D29851

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 3.5 · #D09258

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 3.6 · #CE9650

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 4 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 5.1 · #E4A467

Dulux

Liddell S12F6

ΔE 5.7 · #C99859

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 7.4 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 8.4 · #CA9F5E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.2 · #B97D31

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.6 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#D59858

#5894D5

Analogous

#D55A58

#D59858

#D3D558

Triadic

#D59858

#58D599

#9958D5

Split-Complementary

#D59858

#58D3D5

#5A58D5

Tetradic

#D59858

#58D55A

#5894D5

#D558D3

Monochromatic

#764B1E

#B4722D

#D59858

#E4BE95

#F4E4D2

Rectangle

#D59858

#94D558

#5894D5

#9958D5

Compound

#D59858

#D3D558

#5894D5

#5A58D5

Variations

Lighter

#DEAD79

#E0C1A0

#EADBCB

Darker

#C47B2D

#89551C

#51310F

Saturation

#A99784

#D59958

#EA9943

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D59858

#BBAC56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D59858

#A4A463

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D59858

#D6929A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Honeycomb 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

#DF9F5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D59858

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCA481

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3F7EC1

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: #D59858;

CSS — background

background-color: #D59858;

CSS Variable

--color-honeycomb: #D59858;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honeycomb': '#D59858' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D59858] text-[#D59858]

SCSS

$honeycomb: #D59858;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D59858?

#D59858 is Honeycomb, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D59858 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honeycomb?

Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb?

Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb?

You can download Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb?

The hex code is #D59858. In RGB it's 213, 152, 88, and in HSL it's 31°, 60%, 59%.

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