# RAL Classic Olive yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/olive-yellow-ral-1020](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-yellow-ral-1020)

RAL Classic Olive yellow RAL 1020 is a muted yellow-green with an earthy, slightly khaki cast. Its medium depth keeps it from reading as bright sunshine yellow, giving it a grounded look that suits both painted woodwork and larger wall areas. In warm daylight, this shade can appear more golden and softened, while cooler light brings out its olive-gray restraint. Use it on kitchen cabinetry with creamy off-white walls and brushed brass hardware, or on a front door against warm stone or pale render. Natural oak, woven cane, aged leather, and charcoal accents give this color a practical, lived-in contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Olive yellow
- **Color code:** RAL 1020
- **HEX:** #A08F65
- **RGB:** 160, 143, 101
- **LRV:** 29.44%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Yellow, Green, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 43° Saturation: 36.88% Value: 62.75%
- **HSL:** hsl(43, 24, 51)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.62 Yellow: 36.88 Key: 37.25
- **YIQ:** Y: 143.295 I: 23.627 Q: -9.474
- **XYZ:** X: 26.669 Y: 28.059 Z: 16.32
- **CIE Lab:** L:59.942 a:-0.002 b:24.697
- **CIE Luv:** L:59.942 u:13.255 v:31.383
- **Decimal:** 10522469
- **Hunter Lab:** 52.971, -2.83, 18.813

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 780-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-780-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 770-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-770-m)
- [RAL Classic Yellow grey](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-grey-ral-7034)
- [RAL Effect RAL 140-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-140-m)
- [Tikkurila Arbour](https://plan-home.com/color/arbour-s451)
- [Tikkurila Conglomerate](https://plan-home.com/color/conglomerate-s484)
- [RAL Effect RAL 260-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-260-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 780-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-780-5)
- [RAL Classic Grey beige](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-beige-ral-1019)
- [RAL Classic Pearl beige](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-beige-ral-1035)
- [Tikkurila Toffee](https://plan-home.com/color/v396-toffee)
- [RAL Classic Ochre yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/ochre-yellow-ral-1024)
- [Tikkurila Curry](https://plan-home.com/color/curry-l395)
- [RAL Effect RAL 240-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-240-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 320-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-320-2)
- [Tikkurila Desert](https://plan-home.com/color/desert-v463)
- [Tikkurila Beeswax](https://plan-home.com/color/beeswax-l396)

## 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 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)
- [RAL Classic Night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/night-blue-ral-5022)

## 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.