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Sherwin Williams Honey Bees SW9018

Honey Bees

Sherwin Williams

SW9018

About Honey Bees by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 70.2%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #fbd682

RGB: 251, 214, 130

Hue42°

Saturation94%

Lightness75%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Honey Bees from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Honey Bees looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Honey Bees SW9018 a warm or cool color?
Honey Bees by Sherwin Williams is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Honey Bees?
Honey Bees sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 42°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Honey Bees?
Brightness is about 70%. Saturation is around 94%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #fbd682. The RGB value is 251, 214, 130.
Is Honey Bees better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Honey Bees has brightness around 70%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Honey Bees?
You can match Honey Bees with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Honey Bees work best in a home?
Honey Bees is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Honey Bees compare to a pure white paint?
Honey Bees is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Honey Bees in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Honey Bees in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Honey Bees. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Honey Bees. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.