RAL 1037

RAL Classic Sun yellow

RAL Classic Sun yellow RAL 1037 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Sun yellow paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful RAL 1037. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:RAL 1037
Color name: Sun yellow
Brand:RAL Classic

Sun yellow for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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LRV of Sun yellow

Sun yellow RAL 1037 has an LRV of 40.61% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 40.61% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are RAL Classic Sun yellow undertones?

Red is RAL Classic Sun yellow undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F09200

RGB code:

240, 146, 0

Is RAL Classic Sun yellow RAL 1037 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 36° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RAL 1037 Sun yellow HSL code: 36, 100%, 47%

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

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

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

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

RAL Classic RAL 1037 Sun yellow

Color comparison

Sun yellow RAL 1037 vs RAL 290-6

We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.

RAL Classic  Sun yellow RAL 1037 vs RAL Effect  RAL 290-6RAL Classic  Sun yellow RAL 1037
LRV: 40.61%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 43.58%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Sun yellow RAL 1037 vs Maize yellow RAL 1006

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

RAL Classic  Sun yellow RAL 1037 vs RAL Classic  Maize yellow RAL 1006RAL Classic  Sun yellow RAL 1037
LRV: 40.61%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 37.45%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#F09200copy color code
RGB Decimal240, 146, 0copy color code
RGB Percent94.12%, 57.25%, 0.00%copy color code
HSVHue: 36° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 94.12%copy color code
HSLhsl(36, 100, 47)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.17 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 5.88copy color code
YIQY: 157.462 I: 102.931 Q: -25.551copy color code
XYZX: 46.218 Y: 39.088 Z: 5.111copy color code
CIE LabL:68.815 a:27.601 b:74.088copy color code
CIE LuvL:68.815 u:78.289 v:66.792copy color code
Decimal15766016copy color code
Hunter lab62.52, 22.545, 38.918copy color code
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