Golden Yellow 1004 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #CDA434, estimated 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.
RAL · #CDA434 · 1004
Golden Yellow
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Golden Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDA434
RGB205, 164, 52
Estimated LRV39.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandRAL
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sin City
Vista Paint
#CDA334
Close digital match
Kingdom Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#D1A436
Close digital match
Jonagold Apple
Dutch Boy
#D1A436
Close digital match
Sin City
Hirshfield's
#CFA236
Close digital match
Spicy Mustard
Dunn-Edwards
#CFA33B
Close digital match
Galley Gold
Behr
#D3AB42
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Almond Puff
Valspar
#CEAB3B
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Golden Bounty
Benjamin Moore
#D1A748
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Yarrow
PPG
#D8AD39
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Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
#CEAA5B
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Kilz
#BAA24E
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Colors That Work With Golden Yellow
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Yellow are Sin City by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Kingdom Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Jonagold Apple by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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