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Honeybee

#F0DA9B

RGB 240, 218, 155 · HSL 44°, 74%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 35, 6

Honeybee is #F0DA9B in HEX — rgb(240, 218, 155), hsl(44°, 74%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 35%, 6%).

Honeybee pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 74%, 77%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F0DA9B

RGB240, 218, 155

HSL44°, 74%, 77%

HSV44°, 35%, 94%

CMYK0, 9, 35, 6

Decimal15784603

CSS RGBrgb(240, 218, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 74%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Honeybee CSP-950

Exact match

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 1 · #EEDA9C

Vista Paint

Mella Yella C-804

ΔE 1.6 · #F0DD9F

Dunn-Edwards

Aspen Yellow DEC732

ΔE 1.9 · #F6DF9F

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 2 · #EDD595

PPG

Demeter 1107-4

ΔE 2.3 · #ECDA9E

Sherwin-Williams

Solé SW6896

ΔE 2.6 · #F7DDA1

Hallman-Lindsay

Mella Yella 805

ΔE 2.7 · #F0DDA2

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.3 · #F9DF9C

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3.3 · #F7D99B

Dulux

Pale Oriental S16F3

ΔE 3.7 · #E5D398

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 3.9 · #E5D18F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3.9 · #F7E29D

Valspar

Late Day Sun 3006-4A

ΔE 4.1 · #F3DE97

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 4.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#F0DA9B

#99B0F0

Analogous

#F0AD99

#F0DA9B

#DBF099

Triadic

#F0DA9B

#99F0D9

#D999F0

Split-Complementary

#F0DA9B

#99DBF0

#AD99F0

Tetradic

#F0DA9B

#99F0AD

#99B0F0

#F099DB

Monochromatic

#D1A11F

#E6C056

#F0DA9B

#FAF2DC

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#F0DA9B

#B0F099

#99B0F0

#D999F0

Compound

#F0DA9B

#DBF099

#99B0F0

#AD99F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E0AD

#F2E6C6

#F5EFE0

Darker

#E9C151

#C49514

#745809

Saturation

#D1CAB7

#F0D999

#F7DC91

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0DA9B

#EBDD9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0DA9B

#DEDEA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0DA9B

#F3D2D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Honeybee 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

#F3D08F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0DA9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D5B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#6F8DDE

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: #F0DA9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0DA9B;

CSS Variable

--color-honeybee: #F0DA9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honeybee': '#F0DA9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0DA9B] text-[#F0DA9B]

SCSS

$honeybee: #F0DA9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0DA9B?

#F0DA9B is Honeybee, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0DA9B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honeybee?

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

What colors pair well with Honeybee?

Honeybee 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 Honeybee?

You can download Honeybee 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 Honeybee?

The hex code is #F0DA9B. In RGB it's 240, 218, 155, and in HSL it's 44°, 74%, 77%.

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