Benjamin Moore Honeybell 145

What are Benjamin Moore Honeybell undertones?

The undertone of Honeybell can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Honeybell 145 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 34° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

145 Honeybell HSL code: 34, 95%, 70%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Honeybell

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Honeybell:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

145
Honeybell

• 131
  Seville Oranges

  

• 121
  Sweet Melon

  

• 2155-50
  Suntan Yellow

  

• 136
  Apricot Chiffon

  

• 144
  Honey Burst

  

Darker shades

145
Honeybell

• 2017-20
  Sharp Cheddar

  

• 146
  Golden Archway

  

• 147
  Fruity Cocktail

  

• 2016-30
  Carrot Stick

  

• 2016-20
  Citrus Orange

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Honeybell with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Caribbean Mist and Skylark Song.

145
Honeybell

• 2061-70
  Caribbean Mist

  

• 778
  Skylark Song

  

• 779
  Fairview Blue

  

• 782
  Blue Belle Island

  

• 2063-50
  Blue Marguerite

  

• 2067-50
  Summer Blue

  

• 785
  Morning Glory

  

LRV of Honeybell

Honeybell has an LRV of 54.73% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FBBC6B
RGB Decimal	251, 188, 107
RGB Percent	98.43%, 73.73%, 41.96%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 57.37% Value: 98.43%
HSL	hsl(34, 95, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.1 Yellow: 57.37 Key: 1.57
YIQ	Y: 197.603 I: 63.571 Q: -11.88
XYZ	X: 60.424 Y: 57.542 Z: 21.83
CIE Lab	L:80.483 a:14.049 b:49.294
CIE Luv	L:80.483 u:48.688 v:57.836
Decimal	16497771
Hunter Lab	75.856, 9.437, 36.037