# Behr Honey Mist

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-honey-mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-honey-mist)

Behr Honey Mist MQ3-42 is a light, muted yellow-beige with a soft golden cast that keeps it noticeably warm without reading bright. Its pale depth makes it a useful wall color for bedrooms, breakfast nooks, or living areas that need more warmth than a typical off-white provides. In strong daylight, Honey Mist can appear creamier and slightly sunnier, while evening lighting tends to bring out its beige, sand-like side. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, woven grasses, and matte black hardware for definition. It also sits comfortably beside dusty green, clay, and medium brown accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Honey Mist
- **Color code:** MQ3-42
- **HEX:** #e5d9b2
- **RGB:** 229, 217, 178
- **LRV:** 68.65%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 46° Saturation: 22.27% Value: 89.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(46, 50, 80)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.24 Yellow: 22.27 Key: 10.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 216.142 I: 19.683 Q: -9.598
- **XYZ:** X: 65.161 Y: 69.499 Z: 52.09
- **CIE Lab:** L:86.751 a:-2.012 b:20.736
- **CIE Luv:** L:86.751 u:9.45 v:29.94
- **Decimal:** 15063474
- **Hunter Lab:** 83.366, -6.371, 21.31

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Woven Jacquard](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woven-jacquard-254)
- [Behr Champagne Cocktail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-champagne-cocktail)
- [Behr Lemon Balm](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lemon-balm)
- [Sherwin Williams Rice Paddy](https://plan-home.com/color/rice-paddy-sw-6414)
- [Valspar US Tempered Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-tempered-sage)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Hills](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-hills-262)
- [Benjamin Moore Bronzed Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bronzed-beige-2151-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Consentino Chardonnay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-consentino-chardonnay-247)
- [Benjamin Moore Mellowed Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mellowed-ivory-2149-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Summer Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-summer-harvest-206)
- [Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-philadelphia-cream-hc-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hampton Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hampton-green-2150-50)
- [Behr Primitive Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-primitive-green)
- [Benjamin Moore Almond Bisque](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-almond-bisque-269)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Bisque](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-bisque-220)
- [Behr Sweet Jasmine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-jasmine)
- [Valspar US Subtle Glow](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-subtle-glow)
- [Valspar US Meadow Dew](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-meadow-dew)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Crystal Cut](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-crystal-cut)
- [Behr Polished Marble](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-polished-marble)
- [Behr Chanoyu](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chanoyu)
- [Behr Authentic Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-authentic-tan)
- [Behr Ivory Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ivory-lace)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Champagne Cocktail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-champagne-cocktail)
- [Behr Mojito](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mojito)
- [Behr Dried Chamomile](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dried-chamomile)
- [Behr Honey Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-honey-tea)
- [Behr Fresh Willow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fresh-willow)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)
- [Behr Blue Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-aura)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)
- [Behr Little Theater](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-theater)
- [Behr Lap Of Luxury](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lap-of-luxury)
- [Behr Secret Society](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-secret-society)
- [Behr Tranquil Pond](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tranquil-pond)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.