Bee
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Bee (6683) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#F1BA55
LRV
54.54
Bee's Color Strip
Bee is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between June Day and Brittlebush. The strip spans from Friendly Yellow at the lightest end to Trinket at the deepest. Strip 135 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Bee in Real Rooms
Bee has a medium-high LRV of 54.54 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, bedroom and kitchen cabinets.
3 Front Door Photos
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Bee. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
Sherwin Williams Bee front door color review
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Sherwin Williams Bee front door paint
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Sherwin Williams Bee front door color
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4 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Bee really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Sherwin Williams Bee kids' room scalloped wall
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Sherwin Williams Bee bedroom color
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Sherwin Williams Bee bedroom accent wall
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Sw 6683 Kidsroom
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Bee earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Sherwin Williams Bee kitchen cabinets color
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