Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Honey Hive |
| SKU | 213-4DB |
| Hex | #DFAE78 |
| RGB | 223, 174, 120 |
| HSL | 31°, 62%, 67% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Honey Hive
Honey Hive sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Honey Hive 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
15 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Honey Hive within Dutch Boy'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 #DFAE78 in HSL space. Pair Honey Hive 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.
Dutch Boy Honey Hive Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Honey Hive 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 Dutch Boy 213-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Honey Hive
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Viva Gold (SW 6367), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honey Hive without repainting risk. See the full Viva Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Honey Hive
Behr's nearest match is Autumn Gourd (PMD-75), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honey Hive without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Gourd swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Honey Hive
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Honey Hive is Dark Beige (2165-40) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Honey Hive
The closest Valspar equivalent of Honey Hive is Imperial Gold (3003-5C). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.8 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Imperial Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Imperial Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Honey Hive
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Buffalo Trail (PPG1202-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honey Hive without repainting risk. See the full Buffalo Trail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Honey Hive
Glidden's nearest match is Buffalo Trail (PPG1202-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Honey Hive without repainting risk. See the full Buffalo Trail swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Honey Hive
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Honey Hive is Shiny Penny (HGSW 2115) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Penny swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Honey Hive
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Honey Hive is Sweet Honey Maple (DESS20) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Honey Maple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Honey Hive
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Honey Hive. The nearest is Cottage Feel (JG-40) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Honey Hive
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Honey Hive is Orangery (NO. 70) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Honey Hive
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Honey Hive. The nearest is Goby Desert (0898) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Honey Hive
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Honey Hive. The nearest is Living Large (0254) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Living Large swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Honey Hive
The closest Rodda equivalent of Honey Hive is Ochre (CA126). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Rodda is your counter, order Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Honey Hive
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Honey Hive. The nearest is Palomino (C2-575) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Palomino swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Honey Hive
Kompozit has no exact twin of Honey Hive. The nearest is Living Large (0254) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Living Large swatch →