Honeycomb Color Story

Updated November 2025.
Originally published November 2020.


Lately, I can’t seem to ignore this charming yellow hue that’s a bit more orangey than mustard and more opaque than just plain honey. I’m calling it “honeycomb.”

You can find this sweet shade on artisan goods, as well as things you can make, wear, or eat.

Nectar in honeycomb. / Tree canopy reflected in fresh nectar. / Photo by Max Westby (CCL).

DREAMWEAVER LIGHT - STARBURST / Lampshade made-to-order by hand by Pop + Scott. / Similar DIY: <a href="https://vintagerevivals.com/diy-rope-wrapped-swag-light">rope-wrapped hanging lamp.</a>

Sol Collection picnic blankets with carrying straps by Nipomo. Hand woven by artisans in Mexico.

Jardin Majorelle, Morocco taken by Kelly Graham, during her 48 hours in Marrakech in 2013.

Peanut Butter Creamed Honey by True Love Honey, Tucson, Arizona.

1. Honeycomb with fresh nectar reflecting the tree canopy. Photo by Max Westby, a beekeeper and honey producer in Burgundy, France. (CCL)

2. Dreamweaver lampshade made-to-order by Pop + Scott, $715. / Similar DIY project: rope-wrapped hanging lamp.

3. Caminito picnic blanket, rolled up and ready to go, with leather carrying straps, $92. (Shown unfolded in the top/featured image.) / More picnic supplies
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