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Bee's Wax

#EABF86

RGB 234, 191, 134 · HSL 34°, 70%, 72% · CMYK 0, 18, 43, 8

Bee's Wax is #EABF86 in HEX — rgb(234, 191, 134), hsl(34°, 70%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 43%, 8%).

Bee's Wax pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 70%, 72%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EABF86

RGB234, 191, 134

HSL34°, 70%, 72%

HSV34°, 43%, 92%

CMYK0, 18, 43, 8

Decimal15384454

CSS RGBrgb(234, 191, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 70%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bee's Wax SW7682

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 1.9 · #E8C186

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2158-40

ΔE 2.3 · #E9BA82

Behr

Royal Gold M280-4

ΔE 2.4 · #E3BD83

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 3 · #EAC385

Valspar

Almond Butter 3001-4A

ΔE 3.3 · #F1C18D

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 3.8 · #E1BB87

Kilz

Banana Shake LD260-01

ΔE 3.8 · #F0C990

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.5 · #DFBD87

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 4.6 · #EFC07F

PPG

Honey Bunny 1090-3

ΔE 4.7 · #DBB881

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4.8 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 5.5 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7.8 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12 · #C6A664

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EABF86

#86B1EA

Analogous

#EA8C86

#EABF86

#E3EA86

Triadic

#EABF86

#86EABE

#BE86EA

Split-Complementary

#EABF86

#86E3EA

#8C86EA

Tetradic

#EABF86

#86EA8C

#86B1EA

#EA86E3

Monochromatic

#B67520

#DE9C45

#EABF86

#F5E1C7

#FBF3E9

Rectangle

#EABF86

#B1EA86

#86B1EA

#BE86EA

Compound

#EABF86

#E3EA86

#86B1EA

#8C86EA

Variations

Lighter

#EECB9E

#EED8BB

#F2E8DA

Darker

#E29D43

#B36F17

#6A410B

Saturation

#C7BAA9

#EABE86

#F4C07B

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EABF86

#D9CB86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EABF86

#C7C78F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EABF86

#ECB8BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bee's Wax 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

#EFBC80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EABF86

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCC1A4

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.

#6194D7

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: #EABF86;

CSS — background

background-color: #EABF86;

CSS Variable

--color-bee's-wax: #EABF86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bee's-wax': '#EABF86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EABF86] text-[#EABF86]

SCSS

$bee's-wax: #EABF86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EABF86?

#EABF86 is Bee's Wax, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EABF86 warm or cool?

Bee's Wax reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bee's Wax?

Bee's Wax 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 Bee's Wax?

Bee's Wax 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 Bee's Wax?

You can download Bee's Wax 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 Bee's Wax?

The hex code is #EABF86. In RGB it's 234, 191, 134, and in HSL it's 34°, 70%, 72%.

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