RAL Classic Melon yellow RAL 1028

Contents

show +hide -

RAL Classic RAL 1028 on kitchen cabinets (1 photo)
Melon yellow for exterior (3 photos)
RAL Classic Melon yellow reviews (4 photos)
What are RAL Classic Melon yellow undertones?
Is Melon yellow RAL 1028 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Melon yellow
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Melon yellow RAL 1028
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 1028
Name:	Melon yellow
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Melon yellow?

RAL Classic Melon yellow RAL 1028 is a vivid, high-saturation yellow with a pronounced orange cast, close to the warmth of sunlit citrus peel. Its brightness makes it read as energetic rather than soft, especially across large wall areas. In direct daylight, this shade appears clear and intensely golden-orange; under warmer artificial light, its orange side becomes more noticeable. Use Melon yellow for a front door, painted dining chairs, a kitchen island, or a single accent wall where a strong hit of color is wanted. It looks especially crisp with chalky whites, charcoal grey, deep navy, and natural wood, while black metal details give it a sharper, more graphic edge.

RAL Classic RAL 1028 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

@remark.studio

Melon yellow for exterior (3 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm yellow hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

@slowinscykozijnen

@slowinscykozijnen

@vilhelmini

RAL Classic Melon yellow reviews (4 photos)

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

@caslavskeapolo

@caslavskeapolo

@mir_stekla_sochi

@sebastian_fuchs_hamburg

Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted
with real paint

Next day
delivery

Shop now

What are RAL Classic Melon yellow undertones?

Melon yellow is a mid-light, clear caramel tan. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#FF9C00

RGB code:

255, 156, 0

Is RAL Classic Melon yellow cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 37° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

RAL 1028 Melon yellow HSL code: 37, 100%, 50%

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

How light temperature affects Melon yellow

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

2000K

3000K

4000K

5000K

6000K

7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Melon yellow:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

RAL 1028
Melon yellow

Darker shades

RAL 1028
Melon yellow

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Melon yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as RAL Classic Pearl night blue and Traffic blue.

RAL 1028
Melon yellow

Compare
RAL Classic
Melon yellow RAL 1028
to any other colors

RAL Classic
Melon yellow RAL 1028
color equivalents

LRV of Melon yellow

Melon yellow has an LRV of 47.55% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 47.55%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#FF9C00
RGB Decimal	255, 156, 0
RGB Percent	100.00%, 61.18%, 0.00%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 100.0%
HSL	hsl(37, 100, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 38.82 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 0.0
YIQ	Y: 167.817 I: 109.124 Q: -27.605
XYZ	X: 53.133 Y: 45.043 Z: 5.896
CIE Lab	L:72.92 a:28.612 b:77.645
CIE Luv	L:72.92 u:82.359 v:70.849
Decimal	16751616
Hunter Lab	67.114, 23.867, 41.771