Yellow
Honey Yellow (RAL 1005)
Honey Yellow (RAL 1005)
#C68E17Click to copy
Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(198, 142, 23)Copy
HSLhsl(41, 79%, 43%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(41, 88%, 78%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 28%, 88%, 22%)Copy
Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) Color Schemes
Complementary
#C68E17
Click to copy#174FC6
Click to copyAnalogous
#C63717
Click to copy#A6C617
Click to copySplit Complementary
#17A7C6
Click to copy#3617C6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C68E17
Click to copy#DEB765
Click to copy#F0DEB9
Click to copy#6B4C0C
Click to copy#0F0B02
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyHoney Yellow (RAL 1005) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.88 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.28 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.64 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.38 : 1
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Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) Color Introduction
Definition
Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) (HEX #C68E17) has the RGB value rgb(198, 142, 23), the HSL value hsl(41°, 79%, 43%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 28%, 88%, 22%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) is #174FC6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C63617 and #A6C617 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#17A6C6, #3717C6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 against white and 7.28:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) has a lightness of 43% and a saturation of 79%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep yellow as rich as honey.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Honey Yellow (RAL 1005) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.