# RAL Classic Golden yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/golden-yellow-ral-1004](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-yellow-ral-1004)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Golden yellow
- **Color code:** RAL 1004
- **HEX:** #E49E00
- **RGB:** 228, 158, 0
- **LRV:** 42.13%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Broom yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/broom-yellow-ral-1032)
- [RAL Classic Signal yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-yellow-ral-1003)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-6)
- [RAL Classic Maize yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/maize-yellow-ral-1006)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-4)
- [RAL Classic Honey yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/honey-yellow-ral-1005)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-5)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-6)
- [RAL Classic Luminous bright orange](https://plan-home.com/color/luminous-bright-orange-ral-2007)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 260-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-260-6)
- [RAL Classic Traffic yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-yellow-ral-1023)
- [RAL Classic Sun yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-yellow-ral-1037)
- [RAL Classic Colza yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/colza-yellow-ral-1021)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-5)
- [RAL Classic Melon yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/melon-yellow-ral-1028)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Dahlia yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/dahlia-yellow-ral-1033)
- [RAL Classic Zinc yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/zinc-yellow-ral-1018)
- [RAL Classic Daffodil yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/daffodil-yellow-ral-1007)
- [RAL Classic Sun yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-yellow-ral-1037)
- [RAL Classic Melon yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/melon-yellow-ral-1028)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Honey yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/honey-yellow-ral-1005)
- [RAL Classic Broom yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/broom-yellow-ral-1032)
- [RAL Classic Maize yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/maize-yellow-ral-1006)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pearl night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-night-blue-ral-5026)
- [RAL Classic Green blue](https://plan-home.com/color/green-blue-ral-5001)
- [RAL Classic Ultramarine blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ultramarine-blue-ral-5002)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.