# RAL Classic Ochre yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/ochre-yellow-ral-1024](https://plan-home.com/color/ochre-yellow-ral-1024)

RAL Classic Ochre yellow RAL 1024 is a muted golden yellow with an earthy brown cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its medium depth makes it well suited to kitchen cabinetry, a study wall, or a front door where a clearer yellow might feel too sharp. In daylight, this shade reads as warm ochre; under warmer indoor lighting, its brown-gold side becomes more noticeable. Pair Ochre yellow with chalky off-whites, deep olive greens, charcoal, or dark walnut for a composed, material-rich palette. Matte black hardware, aged brass, terracotta tile, and natural linen all complement this color’s subdued warmth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Ochre yellow
- **Color code:** RAL 1024
- **HEX:** #BA8F4C
- **RGB:** 186, 143, 76
- **LRV:** 32.74%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 37° Saturation: 59.14% Value: 72.94%
- **HSL:** hsl(37, 44, 51)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.12 Yellow: 59.14 Key: 27.06
- **YIQ:** Y: 148.219 I: 47.154 Q: -11.754
- **XYZ:** X: 31.378 Y: 30.608 Z: 11.091
- **CIE Lab:** L:62.175 a:8.605 b:41.381
- **CIE Luv:** L:62.175 u:33.781 v:46.56
- **Decimal:** 12226380
- **Hunter Lab:** 55.324, 4.421, 26.841

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 260-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-260-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-m)
- [Tikkurila Beeswax](https://plan-home.com/color/beeswax-l396)
- [RAL Effect RAL 320-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-320-3)
- [Tikkurila Curry](https://plan-home.com/color/curry-l395)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 310-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-310-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 320-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-320-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-1)
- [RAL Classic Brown beige](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-beige-ral-1011)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-4)
- [Tikkurila Toffee](https://plan-home.com/color/v396-toffee)
- [RAL Effect RAL 370-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-370-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 320-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-320-1)
- [RAL Classic Honey yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/honey-yellow-ral-1005)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Green beige](https://plan-home.com/color/green-beige-ral-1000)
- [RAL Classic Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-ral-1001)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pigeon blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pigeon-blue-ral-5014)
- [RAL Classic Black blue](https://plan-home.com/color/black-blue-ral-5004)
- [RAL Classic Violet Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-blue-ral-5000)
- [RAL Classic Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [RAL Classic Distant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/distant-blue-ral-5023)
- [RAL Classic Brillant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/brillant-blue-ral-5007)
- [RAL Classic Steel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-blue-ral-5011)

## 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.