RAL Classic Luminous yellow vs. RAL Classic Melon yellow

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. RAL Classic RAL 1026 leans towards yellow hues, while RAL Classic RAL 1028 is orange.
RAL Classic RAL 1026 and RAL Classic RAL 1028 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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RAL Classic  Luminous yellow vs. RAL Classic  Melon yellow
Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Luminous yellow and RAL Classic Melon yellow
RAL Classic Luminous yellowRAL Classic Melon yellow
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
60°yellow37°orange
Saturation
100%100%
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
50%50%
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
88.6547.55looks darker
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
97.13972.919looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
32.555
Temperature
WarmWarm
Preview Luminous yellow and Melon yellow side by side in different rooms

Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

Color comparisons featuring RAL Classic Luminous yellow