Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Honeycomb |
| SKU | BD69 |
| Hex | #C59A69 |
| RGB | 197, 154, 105 |
| HSL | 32°, 44%, 59% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About C2 Paint Honeycomb
Honeycomb sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Honeycomb is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Honeycomb within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C59A69 in HSL space. Pair Honeycomb with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
C2 Paint Honeycomb Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Honeycomb from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint C2 Paint BD69 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Honeycomb
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mannered Gold (SW 6130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honeycomb without repainting risk. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Honeycomb
Behr's nearest match is Gingersnap (S270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honeycomb without repainting risk. See the full Gingersnap swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Honeycomb
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Honeycomb is Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffeehouse Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Honeycomb
Valspar's nearest match is Western Wear (M139), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.7 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honeycomb without repainting risk. See the full Western Wear swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Honeycomb
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Honeycomb is Welcome Home (PPG1092-5) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Welcome Home swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Honeycomb
At Glidden, the closest color to Honeycomb is Welcome Home (PPG1092-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Welcome Home swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Honeycomb
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sahara Sands (315-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honeycomb without repainting risk. See the full Sahara Sands swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Honeycomb
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mannered Gold (HGSW 2173), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honeycomb without repainting risk. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Honeycomb
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Honeycomb. The nearest is Wildflower Honey (DET486) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Honeycomb
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Honeycomb. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Honeycomb
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honeycomb without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Honeycomb
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Honeycomb is Back to Basics (0255). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Back to Basics and you'll get the same color. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Honeycomb
Clare has no exact twin of Honeycomb. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Honeycomb
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Honeycomb is Back to Basics (0255). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Back to Basics and you'll get the same color. See the full Back to Basics swatch →