When applied as directed, TotalBoat Wood Honey should not change the color of any surfaces that it is applied to. Wood Honey does not have any tint or pigment that gives it its yellow color. It leaves an oil-type finish, which deepens the colors of the grain in wood, leaving a low-sheen to satin finish. If Wood Honey is applied to a clear or white substrate, there should be no discernible yellow color after the extra material has been wiped up and the surface is polished, but it is always recommended to perform a small test to ensure that Wood Honey achieves the desired finish on any substrate.