RAL Classic Saffron yellow RAL 1017

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RAL Classic RAL 1017 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
RAL Classic Saffron yellow reviews (1 photo)
What are RAL Classic Saffron yellow undertones?
Is Saffron yellow RAL 1017 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Saffron yellow
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Saffron yellow RAL 1017
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 1017
Name:	Saffron yellow
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Saffron yellow?

RAL Classic Saffron yellow RAL 1017 is a warm, golden yellow with a noticeable orange cast, reflected in its #F6A951 color value. It has enough saturation to read clearly on a wall or door without becoming fluorescent. In direct daylight, this shade can appear brighter and more sunlit, while warmer evening lamps bring out its richer amber side. Use Saffron yellow for a cheerful kitchen accent wall, a painted pantry door, or statement cabinetry in a compact space. It pairs well with soft off-whites, muted olive greens, terracotta, natural oak, and matte black hardware.

RAL Classic RAL 1017 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)

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

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RAL Classic Saffron yellow reviews

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.

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What are RAL Classic Saffron yellow undertones?

Saffron yellow is a mid-light, clear golden beige. 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:

#F6A951

RGB code:

246, 169, 81

Is RAL Classic Saffron yellow cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 32° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

RAL 1017 Saffron yellow HSL code: 32, 90%, 64%

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 Saffron 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Saffron 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.

Darker shades

RAL 1017
Saffron 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 Saffron yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as RAL Classic Cobalt blue and Azure blue.

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Saffron yellow

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LRV of Saffron yellow

Saffron yellow has an LRV of 49.8% 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 49.8%, 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	#F6A951
RGB Decimal	246, 169, 81
RGB Percent	96.47%, 66.27%, 31.76%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 67.07% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(32, 90, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.3 Yellow: 67.07 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 181.991 I: 74.163 Q: -11.097
XYZ	X: 53.683 Y: 48.568 Z: 14.33
CIE Lab	L:75.181 a:20.279 b:55.478
CIE Luv	L:75.181 u:60.969 v:59.983
Decimal	16165201
Hunter Lab	69.69, 15.541, 36.592