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RAL 1032 Broom yellow
A light, strong yellow on screen. First published on this chart 4 June 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) | #E2A300 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 226, 163, 0 |
| HSL | 43°, 100%, 44% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 28, 100, 11 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 71.1, 12.6, 74.8 |
| Relative luminance | 42.4% |
| Text contrast | white text 2.2:1, black text 9.5:1 |
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 1032 reads
Deep and golden without tipping into orange, broom yellow sits close to RAL 1004 golden yellow but looks a little lighter and cleaner. It reads strong and sunny, a solid working yellow.
Where it turns up
It is closely associated with Deutsche Post, and the same shade suits machinery, signs and bold doors. Like most strong yellows it needs a light primer and several thin coats for even coverage.
Ordering RAL 1032 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 1032" 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.