# RAL Classic Zinc yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/zinc-yellow-ral-1018](https://plan-home.com/color/zinc-yellow-ral-1018)

RAL Classic Zinc yellow RAL 1018 is a bright, high-energy yellow with a clear golden cast. Its strong saturation makes it read as sunny and assertive rather than pale or buttery. In bright daylight, this shade appears crisp and luminous, while warmer artificial light can bring out more of its orange-gold character. Zinc yellow is especially effective on a front door, kitchen cabinetry, shelving, or a single accent wall where its intensity has room to stand out. Pair it with charcoal, deep navy, warm white, natural oak, or matte black metal for contrast that keeps the look grounded.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Zinc yellow
- **Color code:** RAL 1018
- **HEX:** #FACA31
- **RGB:** 250, 202, 49
- **LRV:** 63.81%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 46° Saturation: 80.4% Value: 98.04%
- **HSL:** hsl(46, 95, 59)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.2 Yellow: 80.4 Key: 1.96
- **YIQ:** Y: 198.91 I: 77.769 Q: -37.46
- **XYZ:** X: 61.103 Y: 62.791 Z: 11.807
- **CIE Lab:** L:83.332 a:3.373 b:75.891
- **CIE Luv:** L:83.332 u:40.663 v:82.215
- **Decimal:** 16435761
- **Hunter Lab:** 79.241, -1.03, 46.635

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-2](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-2)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-3)
- [RAL Effect RAL 260-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-260-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-6)
- [RAL Effect RAL 260-3](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-260-3)
- [Tikkurila N302](https://plan-home.com/color/n302)
- [RAL Effect RAL 260-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-260-6)
- [RAL Classic Colza yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/colza-yellow-ral-1021)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-5)
- [RAL Classic Traffic yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-yellow-ral-1023)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-4](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-4)
- [RAL Effect RAL 260-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-260-5)
- [RAL Classic Lemon yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/lemon-yellow-ral-1012)
- [RAL Effect RAL 290-5](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-290-5)
- [RAL Classic Sulfur yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sulfur-yellow-ral-1016)
- [RAL Effect RAL 270-1](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-270-1)
- [RAL Classic Luminous bright orange](https://plan-home.com/color/luminous-bright-orange-ral-2007)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Colza yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/colza-yellow-ral-1021)
- [RAL Classic Traffic yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-yellow-ral-1023)
- [RAL Classic Broom yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/broom-yellow-ral-1032)
- [RAL Classic Honey yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/honey-yellow-ral-1005)
- [RAL Classic Golden yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-yellow-ral-1004)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pearl night blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-night-blue-ral-5026)
- [RAL Classic Ultramarine blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ultramarine-blue-ral-5002)

## 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.