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RAL 6018 Yellow green
A mid-toned, strong green on screen. First published on this chart 23 April 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) | #48A43F |
|---|---|
| RGB | 72, 164, 63 |
| HSL | 115°, 44%, 45% |
| CMYK (naive) | 56, 0, 62, 36 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 60.1, -47.4, 43.3 |
| Relative luminance | 28.3% |
| Text contrast | white text 3.2:1, black text 6.7:1 |
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 6018 reads
Yellow green is a bright, light green with a strong yellow lean, lighter and brighter than RAL 6017 may green. It has an almost electric freshness that stands out in any setting.
Where it turns up
It is used for signage, play equipment and accent pieces. Bright greens hide poorly, so use a white or light grey primer and plan for two coats.
Ordering RAL 6018 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 6018" 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.