RAL Classic Golden yellow RAL 1004
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- RAL Classic Golden yellow reviews (7 photos)
- What are RAL Classic Golden yellow undertones?
- Is Golden yellow RAL 1004 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Golden yellow
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Golden yellow RAL 1004
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | RAL 1004 |
| Name: | Golden yellow |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Golden yellow?
RAL Classic Golden yellow RAL 1004 is a strong, warm yellow with a distinctly golden cast and a rich level of saturation. Its #E49E00 color value gives it an orange-leaning depth rather than a pale lemon appearance. In bright daylight, Golden yellow reads clear and energetic; under warmer artificial light, it can appear deeper and more amber-toned. It is especially effective on a front door, painted dining chairs, kitchen cabinetry details, or a single accent wall where its intensity has room to stand out. Pair this color with soft warm whites, charcoal grey, deep blue, dark green, or natural oak to give the yellow a grounded setting.
LRV of Golden yellow
Golden yellow has an LRV of 42.13% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 42.13%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E49E00 |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 158, 0 |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 61.96%, 0.00% |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 89.41% |
| HSL | hsl(42, 100, 45) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.7 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 10.59 |
| YIQ | Y: 160.918 I: 92.485 Q: -34.362 |
| XYZ | X: 44.225 Y: 40.952 Z: 5.575 |
| CIE Lab | L:70.142 a:16.146 b:74.253 |
| CIE Luv | L:70.142 u:58.492 v:70.671 |
| Decimal | 14982656 |
| Hunter Lab | 63.994, 11.37, 39.63 |







