RAL 1012

RAL Classic Lemon yellow

RAL Classic Lemon yellow RAL 1012 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Lemon yellow paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 1012. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:RAL 1012
Color name: Lemon yellow
Brand:RAL Classic

Lemon yellow for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Lemon yellow

Lemon yellow RAL 1012 has an LRV of 47.83% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 47.83% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are RAL Classic Lemon yellow undertones?

Yellow is RAL Classic Lemon yellow undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#DDAF28

RGB code:

221, 175, 40

Is RAL Classic Lemon yellow RAL 1012 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 45° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 1012 Lemon yellow HSL code: 45, 73%, 51%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Color comparison

Lemon yellow RAL 1012 vs RAL 260-5

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

RAL Classic Lemon yellow RAL 1012 vs RAL Effect RAL 260-5RAL Classic Lemon yellow RAL 1012
LRV: 47.83%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 42.85%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Lemon yellow RAL 1012 vs RAL 260-6

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

RAL Classic Lemon yellow RAL 1012 vs RAL Effect RAL 260-6RAL Classic Lemon yellow RAL 1012
LRV: 47.83%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 45.48%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

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HEX#DDAF28copy color code
RGB Decimal221, 175, 40copy color code
RGB Percent86.67%, 68.63%, 15.69%copy color code
HSVHue: 45° Saturation: 81.9% Value: 86.67%copy color code
HSLhsl(45, 73, 51)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.81 Yellow: 81.9 Key: 13.33copy color code
YIQY: 173.364 I: 70.793 Q: -32.281copy color code
XYZX: 45.535 Y: 46.189 Z: 8.524copy color code
CIE LabL:73.668 a:4.736 b:69.042copy color code
CIE LuvL:73.668 u:38.864 v:72.608copy color code
Decimal14528296copy color code
Hunter lab67.962, 0.661, 40.137copy color code
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