Pastel Yellow 1034 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #EFA94A, estimated LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Acorn Squash from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #EFA94A · 1034
Pastel Yellow
47%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pastel Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFA94A
RGB239, 169, 74
Estimated LRV47.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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 →
Acorn Squash
Dunn-Edwards
#EDA740
Close digital match
Ivory White
Dutch Boy
#EFAE52
Close digital match
Optimist Gold
Behr
#EEA53A
Close digital match
Goldenrod
Sherwin-Williams
#F2AF46
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Golden Vista
Benjamin Moore
#E5A13A
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Golden Autumn
Vista Paint
#F2A32F
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Egyptian Sun
PPG
#FBB158
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Aloha
Kilz
#FEB14B
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Spring Squash
Valspar
#FEB24F
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Pieces of Eight
Hirshfield's
#FFAF38
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Colors That Work With Pastel Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pastel Yellow
#EFA94A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4CC66
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pastel Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pastel 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
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pastel Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pastel Yellow have?
Pastel 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 Pastel Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pastel Yellow are Acorn Squash by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Zucchini Flower by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ivory White by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pastel 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 Pastel Yellow?
Pastel Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 47.2, 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 Pastel Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.