Chart / 1000 series / RAL 1012 Lemon yellow
RAL 1012 Lemon yellow
A light, strong yellow on screen. First published on this chart 26 March 2013.
This swatch is a screen approximation of the colour. Check a physical RAL fan deck or a painted sample of the actual product before you order or match anything.
| Hex (sRGB) | #DDAF27 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 221, 175, 39 |
| HSL | 45°, 73%, 51% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 21, 82, 13 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 73.7, 4.7, 69.3 |
| Relative luminance | 46.2% |
| Text contrast | white text 2.1:1, black text 10.2:1 |
Values are derived from the approximate hex above. CMYK is a simple conversion, not a print recipe: printers convert through their own profiles. Luminance is a screen figure, not a measured light reflectance value (LRV) from a paint data sheet.
How RAL 1012 reads
Despite the name, this is not an acid bright lemon. Lemon yellow is a slightly greenish, moderately strong yellow with a hint of mustard, cooler than RAL 1003 signal yellow and darker than RAL 1018 zinc yellow.
Where it turns up
It turns up on machinery, signs, accent metalwork and retro furniture. Screens often render greenish yellows badly, so order a physical sample or check a fan deck before buying a large batch.
Ordering RAL 1012 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 1012" and add the gloss level, the product type (wall paint, metal paint, powder, aerosol) and the surface. The same number mixed by two makers, or in two gloss levels, can look slightly different, so keep a whole job in one batch and look at a sample in daylight first. The paint counter guide covers the questions to ask.