Golden Yellow 1004 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #CDA434, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sin City from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDA434 · 1004
Golden Yellow
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Yellow Technical Profile
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Golden Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALGolden Yellow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSin City
Sin City
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jonagold Apple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sin City
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spicy Mustard
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Galley Gold
Behr
Very similar
Almond Puff
Valspar
Very similar
Golden Bounty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Yarrow
PPG
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Yellow
#CDA434
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADBE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden 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 Golden 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.
Golden Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Yellow have?
Golden Yellow by RAL has a neutral 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 Golden Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Yellow are Sin City by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Kingdom Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Jonagold Apple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden 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 Golden Yellow?
Golden Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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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Why Golden Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.