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Bee's Wax

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Bee's Wax remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#EABF86

LRV

56.61

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Light Reflectance Value
56.61
Light
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMidtone

Bee's Wax's Color Strip

Bee's Wax is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Humble Gold and Anjou Pear. The strip spans from Jersey Cream at the lightest end to Cut The Mustard at the deepest. Color strip 130 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Bee's Wax in Real Rooms

Bee's Wax has a high LRV of 56.61 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a house, living room and misc.

2 House Photos

Bee's Wax is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Bee'S Wax Exterior

Home exterior clad in warm Bee's Wax siding.

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Bee'S Wax House Exterior

House facade painted in creamy Bee's Wax.

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1 Living Room Photo

Bee's Wax provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

SW Bee's Wax wall paint

Living room walls radiate warmth in Bee's Wax.

@herbertpainting

1 Misc Photo

In walk-in closets or pantries, Bee's Wax provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

SW Bee's Wax wall paint

Walls glow with soft Bee's Wax luminosity.

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Color Codes

HEX#EABF86
RGB234, 191, 134
HSL34° 70% 72%
CMYK0 18 43 8
CIE LabL: 79.9 a: 8.0 b: 34.5
XYZX: 56.87 Y: 56.48 Z: 30.46
Strip130 pos. C3