Honey Bees vs Lemon Twist paint color comparison

Honey Bees vs Lemon Twist

Honey Bees and Lemon Twist come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Honey Bees reads as beige, while Lemon Twist reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 70 vs 72 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 18.3 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

Honey Bees
Sherwin-Williams · 9018
LRV70.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9018
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams · 6909
LRV71.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6909
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Honey Bees vs Lemon Twist Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honey Bees on one side and Lemon Twist 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.