Honey Yellow 1005 is a yellow paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #A98307, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mossy Agate from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A98307 · 1005
Honey Yellow
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honey Yellow Technical Profile
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Honey Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honey Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALHoney Yellow
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMossy Agate
Mossy Agate
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Burmese Gold
Behr
Very similar
Scottish Moss
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sullen Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Goldsmith
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Saffron Valley
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Autumn Festival
PPG
Visible difference
Saffron Valley
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
October Leaf
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honey Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honey Yellow
#A98307
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FB033
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honey Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honey Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Honey Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honey Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honey Yellow have?
Honey Yellow by RAL has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honey Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honey Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honey Yellow are Mossy Agate by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Burmese Gold by Behr (a very close match), Indian Spice by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Honey Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Honey Yellow?
Honey Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honey Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.