Firefly vs Honeywheat paint color comparison

Firefly vs Honeywheat

FireflyBenjamin MoorevsHoneywheatBenjamin MooreΔE 19.0 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Honeywheat (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Firefly (LRV 55), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Firefly
Benjamin Moore · 299
LRV54.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number299
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Honeywheat
Benjamin Moore · 179
LRV67.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number179
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Firefly vs Honeywheat Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Firefly on one side and Honeywheat on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.