RAL Classic Sun yellow RAL 1037
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| Code: | RAL 1037 |
| Name: | Sun yellow |
| Brand: | RAL Classic |
What color is RAL Classic Sun yellow?
RAL Classic Sun yellow RAL 1037 is a saturated golden yellow with a clear orange cast, giving it more heat and depth than a pale or lemon-based yellow. This color reads bright and energetic in daylight, while warmer indoor lighting can pull its orange undertone forward. It makes a strong choice for a front door, painted chair, kitchen cabinet detail, or a single accent wall rather than every wall in a room. Pair Sun yellow with warm white, charcoal, deep navy, or natural oak to give its intensity a grounded backdrop. Matte black metal and terracotta-toned ceramics also complement its vivid, sun-warmed character.
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LRV of Sun yellow
Sun yellow has an LRV of 40.61% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 40.61%, 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
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #F09200 |
| RGB Decimal | 240, 146, 0 |
| RGB Percent | 94.12%, 57.25%, 0.00% |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 94.12% |
| HSL | hsl(36, 100, 47) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.17 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 5.88 |
| YIQ | Y: 157.462 I: 102.931 Q: -25.551 |
| XYZ | X: 46.218 Y: 39.088 Z: 5.111 |
| CIE Lab | L:68.815 a:27.601 b:74.088 |
| CIE Luv | L:68.815 u:78.289 v:66.792 |
| Decimal | 15766016 |
| Hunter Lab | 62.52, 22.545, 38.918 |
