S 1030-Y — Honey Gold

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Daylight light

NCS Code

S 1030-Y

Color Name

Honey Gold

Family

yellow

HEX

#F5E07A

RGB

rgb(245,224,122)

Blackness

10%

Chroma

30%

Whiteness

60%

Warm honey gold.

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Room Psychology

Atmosphere: Creates an enveloping sense of space that shapes how a room feels from the moment you enter.

Best Rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways

Design Tip: Pair with natural materials — linen, wood, stone — to bring out the color's true warmth or coolness.

Light-to-mid tone — balances openness with a sense of warmth and definition.

Elevated chromaticness gives this color a distinct personality that draws the eye.

Quick Usage Tips

Excellent for ceilings — keeps rooms feeling open and airy.
Use as an accent wall or on a single surface for maximum impact.

Neutral Pairings

Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.

#F5F1ED

#E8E8E4

#F0F3F5

Undertone and finish guidance

Warm undertone with visible energy in daylight. For S 1030-Y, undertones are typically pronounced at this chromaticness level.

Walls: Matte or eggshell for controlled warmth.
Cabinetry/trim: Satin for accent cabinetry and niche joinery.
Interior note: Use for uplifting zones and soft, sunny transitional spaces.

What color is S 1030-Y?

S 1030-Y is a light yellow tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#F5E07A / rgb(245,224,122)) for planning. Validate final selections with physical NCS samples before specification.

Lighting behavior

North-facing rooms can make this shade appear cooler than expected.
In low natural light, it stays readable without feeling too heavy.
Warm evening light amplifies its chroma, making undertones more visible.

Exterior and pairing guidance

Can wash out in strong sun; keep contrast trims to hold shape.

Do pair with

warm whiteslight walnutsoft terracotta accents

Avoid

overly glossy large surfacesadjacent high-chroma reds

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 1030-Y balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

warm whiteslight walnutmuted terracotta accents

Similar Colors

Filter by intended use to find the closest practical match

Buttercup

S 0530-Y

Soft Gold

S 1020-Y

Wheat Gold

S 2030-Y

Pale Yellow

S 0520-Y

Warm Sand

S 1020-Y30R

Amber Yellow

S 2040-Y

Light Warm White

S 1002-Y

Pale Lime

S 1020-G50Y

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Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Honey Gold

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#FFF0A0

#DEC857

#C48A5A

Buttercup

Wheat Gold

Warm Brown

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#F5E89A

#FFF5C0

#AAC8F0

#B8DEFF

Soft Gold

Pale Yellow

Powder Blue

Sky Blue

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#D4B832

#F5E0A5

#D0E8A8

#FFF0A0

Amber Yellow

Warm Sand

Pale Lime

Buttercup

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