RAL Classic Zinc yellow vs. Sherwin Williams Cayenne

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 1018 leans towards yellow hues, while Sherwin Williams SW 6881 is red.
RAL Classic RAL 1018 and Sherwin Williams SW 6881 differ significantly in saturation. RAL Classic RAL 1018 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, RAL Classic RAL 1018 radiating a lighter essence compared to SW 6881.

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 Zinc yellow vs. Sherwin Williams Cayenne

Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Zinc yellow and Sherwin Williams Cayenne
RAL Classic Zinc yellow	Sherwin Williams Cayenne
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
46°yellow	10°red
Saturation
95%	57%less saturated
Lightness?
59%	48%darker
LRV?
63.81	16.82looks darker
CIE L?
83.332	47.974looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
44.382
Temperature
Warm	Warm

Preview Zinc yellow and Cayenne side by side in different rooms

RAL 1018 Zinc yellow

RAL Classic

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SW 6881Cayenne

Sherwin Williams

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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.