Melon Yellow 1028 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #F4A900, estimated LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Autumn from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #F4A900 · 1028
Melon Yellow
48%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Melon Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4A900
RGB244, 169, 0
Estimated LRV47.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandRAL
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Golden Autumn
Vista Paint
#F0A90A
Close digital match
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#F8AC1D
Close digital match
Ambered Honey
Dutch Boy
#F8AC1D
Close digital match
Lemon Dream
Hirshfield's
#EEA300
Close digital match
Extreme Yellow
Behr
#FFAE10
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Mardi Gras Gold
Benjamin Moore
#FFB001
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Flash of Orange
Dunn-Edwards
#FFAA00
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Orange Glow
Valspar
#FFA900
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Aspire .06
Colorhouse
#FFBA38
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Fall Gold
PPG
#FFBC35
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Aloha
Kilz
#FEB14B
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Colors That Work With Melon Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melon Yellow
#F4A900
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD453
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melon Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melon 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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Melon Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melon Yellow have?
Melon Yellow by RAL has a warm (golden) 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 Melon Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melon Yellow are Golden Autumn by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Gusto Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Ambered Honey by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Melon 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 Melon Yellow?
Melon Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 47.6, 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 Melon Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.