Daffodil Yellow 1007 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #DC9D00, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Curry Flurry from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DC9D00 · 1007
Daffodil Yellow
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Daffodil Yellow Technical Profile
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Daffodil Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Daffodil Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALDaffodil Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCurry Flurry
Curry Flurry
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glitzy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apothecary Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fortune Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Curry Sauce
PPG
Very similar
Golden Castle
Valspar
Very similar
Lemon Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Citronne
Behr
Very similar
Yellow Marigold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
October Leaf
Kilz
Visible difference
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Daffodil Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daffodil Yellow
#DC9D00
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1CF40
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daffodil Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daffodil Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Daffodil Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Daffodil Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Daffodil Yellow have?
Daffodil Yellow by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Daffodil Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Daffodil Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daffodil Yellow are Curry Flurry by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Glitzy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Apothecary Gold by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Daffodil Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Daffodil Yellow?
Daffodil Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Daffodil Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.