# RAL Classic Saffron yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/saffron-yellow-ral-1017](https://plan-home.com/color/saffron-yellow-ral-1017)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Saffron yellow
- **Color code:** RAL 1017
- **HEX:** #F6A951
- **RGB:** 246, 169, 81
- **LRV:** 49.80%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 370-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-370-1)
- [RAL Classic Pastel yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-yellow-ral-1034)
- [RAL Effect RAL 380-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-380-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 370-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-370-2)
- [RAL Classic Dahlia yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/dahlia-yellow-ral-1033)
- [RAL Classic Melon yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/melon-yellow-ral-1028)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-1)
- [RAL Effect RAL 280-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-280-5)
- [Tikkurila Emperor](https://plan-home.com/color/emperor-k398)
- [RAL Effect RAL 310-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-310-3)
- [RAL Classic Sun yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-yellow-ral-1037)
- [RAL Classic Signal yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-yellow-ral-1003)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 380-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-380-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 370-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-370-3)
- [RAL Classic Maize yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/maize-yellow-ral-1006)
- [RAL Classic Daffodil yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/daffodil-yellow-ral-1007)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Deep orange](https://plan-home.com/color/deep-orange-ral-2011)
- [RAL Classic Dahlia yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/dahlia-yellow-ral-1033)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Cobalt blue](https://plan-home.com/color/cobalt-blue-ral-5013)
- [RAL Classic Azure blue](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-blue-ral-5009)
- [RAL Classic Pearl night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-night-blue-ral-5026)
- [RAL Classic Light blue](https://plan-home.com/color/light-blue-ral-5012)
- [RAL Classic Sky blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sky-blue-ral-5015)
- [RAL Classic Capri blue](https://plan-home.com/color/capri-blue-ral-5019)
- [RAL Classic Traffic blue](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-blue-ral-5017)

## 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.