Benjamin Moore Honeywheat 179

Official color page:Honeywheat 179
Color code:179
Color name:Honeywheat
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Honeywheat?

The warm and inviting hue of Honeywheat (Benjamin Moore 179) infuses any space with a sense of natural elegance. Complement this rich color by pairing it with deep navy blues and mossy greens for a sophisticated and earthy palette. Accents in creamy ivory or soft coral can bring a touch of brightness and balance to a room featuring Honeywheat walls. Consider incorporating metallic touches in bronze or copper to add a touch of glamour to the space.

What are Benjamin Moore Honeywheat undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Honeywheat undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F6D797

RGB code:

246, 215, 151

Is Benjamin Moore Honeywheat 179 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 40° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

179 Honeywheat HSL code: 40, 84%, 78%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Honeywheat:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Color comparison

Honeywheat 179 vs Asbury Sand 2156-50

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

Benjamin Moore Honeywheat 179 vs Benjamin Moore Asbury Sand 2156-50Open Honeywheat 179
LRV: 67.33%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 66.66%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Honeywheat 179 vs Sweet Butter 171

What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.

Benjamin Moore Honeywheat 179 vs Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter 171Open Honeywheat 179
LRV: 67.33%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 69.64%
Light color
Temperature: warm