Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Beeswax Candle |
| SKU | 0991 |
| Hex | #BF7E41 |
| RGB | 191, 126, 65 |
| HSL | 29°, 50%, 50% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Kompozit Beeswax Candle
Beeswax Candle sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Beeswax Candle 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
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Beeswax Candle within Kompozit'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 #BF7E41 in HSL space. Pair Beeswax Candle 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.
Kompozit Beeswax Candle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beeswax Candle 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 Kompozit 0991 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is Cut the Mustard (SW 6384) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cut the Mustard swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Behr's nearest match is Mulling Spice (280D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Mulling Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Beeswax Candle is Teak (ES-30). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Teak and you'll get the same color. See the full Teak swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Valspar's nearest match is Amber Sienna (3003-5A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Amber Sienna swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Glidden's nearest match is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is Sparrow's Beak (213-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow's Beak swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is French Mustard (HGSW 2141) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Mustard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sedona at Sunset (DE5272), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Sedona at Sunset swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beeswax Candle (0991), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Beeswax Candle is Beeswax Candle (0991). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Beeswax Candle and you'll get the same color. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is Chutney (C2-588) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chutney swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Beeswax Candle. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →