# RAL Classic Honey yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/honey-yellow-ral-1005](https://plan-home.com/color/honey-yellow-ral-1005)

RAL Classic Honey yellow RAL 1005 is a deep golden yellow with a distinct earthy, slightly orange cast. Its rich saturation gives it more visual weight than a pale butter yellow, making it especially effective on doors, cabinetry, trim, or a single feature wall. In bright daylight, this color reads as warm and sunlit, while lower or warmer artificial light can bring out its deeper amber side. Pair Honey yellow with soft cream, warm white, charcoal, muted olive, or natural wood for a grounded palette. Matte black metal and aged brass also provide a strong contrast on furniture, hardware, and exterior details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Honey yellow
- **Color code:** RAL 1005
- **HEX:** #CB8F00
- **RGB:** 203, 143, 0
- **LRV:** 34.15%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 42° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 79.61%
- **HSL:** hsl(42, 100, 40)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.56 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 20.39
- **YIQ:** Y: 144.638 I: 81.706 Q: -31.809
- **XYZ:** X: 34.454 Y: 32.345 Z: 4.429
- **CIE Lab:** L:63.627 a:13.289 b:68.507
- **CIE Luv:** L:63.627 u:50.265 v:64.446
- **Decimal:** 13340416
- **Hunter Lab:** 56.872, 8.61, 35.194

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-6)
- [RAL Classic Golden yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-yellow-ral-1004)
- [RAL Classic Maize yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/maize-yellow-ral-1006)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-5)
- [RAL Classic Broom yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/broom-yellow-ral-1032)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-2)
- [RAL Classic Ochre yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/ochre-yellow-ral-1024)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-1)
- [RAL Classic Daffodil yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/daffodil-yellow-ral-1007)
- [RAL Effect RAL 260-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-260-m)
- [RAL Classic Curry](https://plan-home.com/color/curry-ral-1027)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-m)
- [RAL Classic Sun yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-yellow-ral-1037)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-5)
- [RAL Classic Lemon yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/lemon-yellow-ral-1012)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Dahlia yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/dahlia-yellow-ral-1033)
- [RAL Classic Zinc yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/zinc-yellow-ral-1018)
- [RAL Classic Daffodil yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/daffodil-yellow-ral-1007)
- [RAL Classic Sun yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-yellow-ral-1037)
- [RAL Classic Melon yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/melon-yellow-ral-1028)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pearl night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-night-blue-ral-5026)
- [RAL Classic Green blue](https://plan-home.com/color/green-blue-ral-5001)
- [RAL Classic Ultramarine blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ultramarine-blue-ral-5002)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.