Honeybell vs Suntan Yellow

HoneybellBenjamin MoorevsSuntan YellowBenjamin MooreΔE 21.1Distinct difference

Honeybell and Suntan Yellow come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Honeybell belongs to the beige family and Suntan Yellow to the beige-yellow family. The 16-point LRV gap — 70 for Suntan Yellow vs 55 for Honeybell — means Suntan Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 21.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Honeybell
Benjamin Moore · 145
Hex#FBBC6B
LRV54.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number145
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 2155-50
Hex#FBDC9F
LRV70.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2155-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Honeybell vs Suntan Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honeybell on one side and Suntan Yellow 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.

More Honeybell comparisons

See how Honeybell stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Honeybell
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Honeybell
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Honeybell
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Honeybell
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Honeybell
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Honeybell reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Honeybell
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Honeybell reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Honeybell
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Honeybell
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Honeybell
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Honeybell
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Honeybell
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Honeybell
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Honeybell reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Honeybell
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Honeybell
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Black grey
Honeybell
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Piazza
Honeybell
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Honeybell
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Honeybell
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Honeybell reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Honeybell
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Honeybell reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Honeybell
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Honeybell
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Honeybell
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Honeybell
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Honeybell
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Honeybell is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Honeybell
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Honeybell reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Honeybell
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Honeybell reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Honeybell
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Honeybell
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Honeybell
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Honeybell
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Honeybell is the lighter choice